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국립과천과학관
A national science museum with permanent exhibition halls, outdoor exhibits and separately scheduled programmes. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.
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When a Monday is a public holiday, the following day can close; confirm the dated calendar.
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It does not prove general night opening, available reservations, open outdoor exhibits, light crowds or today's weather.
Checked August 30, 2026; recheck volatile hours, fares, closures and route rules before travel.
The destination coordinate is exact, but large venues can still require a named gate, parking area or accessible entrance.
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Permanent exhibitions use general admission, while the planetarium, observatory, Space World and selected activities can require a separate ticket, reservation or session time.
The current guide lists museum operation 09:30-17:30 and final admission at 16:30. Choose two priority halls before arrival rather than trying to cover every building.
A booked session and general hall closing follow different clocks. Allow time to return from outdoor exhibits and collect belongings before the main closing time.
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A large recreation complex containing a zoo, botanical spaces and separate attractions around Cheonggyesan Mountain.
Open connected guide →02Same audited route cluster · Check live Korean-map transitThe Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art inside the Seoul Grand Park district.
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No. General admission covers the permanent-exhibition visit, while major astronomy facilities and selected programmes can need separate tickets, reservations and session times.
No. The official guide limits evening operation to named facilities such as Space World, the observatory and planetarium; confirm the current session before travel.
It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.
No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.
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A national science museum with permanent exhibition halls, outdoor exhibits and separately scheduled programmes. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.
| Area | Gwacheon · Gyeonggi |
|---|---|
| Korean map search | 국립과천과학관 |
| Published hours | 09:30-17:30 · final admission 16:30 |
| Published closures | January 1, Mondays, Seollal and ChuseokWhen a Monday is a public holiday, the following day can close; confirm the dated calendar. |
| Current general admission | Adult ₩4,000 · ages 7-19 ₩2,000 · under 7 and 65+ free |
| Reservation boundary | Planetarium, observatory, Space World and programmes can be separately ticketed or timed |
| Night-operation boundary | Saturday evening hours apply only to named astronomy facilities, not the whole museum |
| Visit length | Allow at least 3-5 hours for a focused family visitKorea Era planning estimate; booked sessions and outdoor exhibits add time. |
| Photo scope | Current hero shows the real illuminated curved main building and entrance plaza at nightIt does not prove general night opening, available reservations, open outdoor exhibits, light crowds or today's weather. |
| Current official guide | Gwacheon National Science Museum · official visitor guideChecked August 30, 2026; recheck volatile hours, fares, closures and route rules before travel. |
| Map pin | Audited official destination coordinateThe destination coordinate is exact, but large venues can still require a named gate, parking area or accessible entrance. |
| Official selection | 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of KoreaThe selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices. |
| Mobility check | Step-free entrances, lifts, rest areas and accessible toilets are not assumed; confirm with the venue. |
Permanent exhibitions use general admission, while the planetarium, observatory, Space World and selected activities can require a separate ticket, reservation or session time.
The current guide lists museum operation 09:30-17:30 and final admission at 16:30. Choose two priority halls before arrival rather than trying to cover every building.
A booked session and general hall closing follow different clocks. Allow time to return from outdoor exhibits and collect belongings before the main closing time.
A large recreation complex containing a zoo, botanical spaces and separate attractions around Cheonggyesan Mountain.
Check live Korean-map transitSame audited route clusterThe Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art inside the Seoul Grand Park district.
Check live Korean-map transitNo. General admission covers the permanent-exhibition visit, while major astronomy facilities and selected programmes can need separate tickets, reservations and session times.
No. The official guide limits evening operation to named facilities such as Space World, the observatory and planetarium; confirm the current session before travel.
It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.
No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.
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