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Marine-life displays and the tall specimen tower inside the National Marine Biodiversity Institute
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National Marine Biodiversity Institute

국립해양생물자원관

A large marine-biodiversity museum with specimen collections, immersive displays and family learning spaces near Janghang; closed days, programme times and the station-to-museum transfer require planning. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Seocheon · Chungnam
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OFFICIAL SOURCENational Marine Biodiversity Institute · SeaQrium visitor guide · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionSeocheon · Chungnam
    Korean map search서천 국립해양생물자원관
    Current opening9:30 AM-6:00 PM

    Entry normally ends one hour before closing.

    Published closuresMondays, January 1, Lunar New Year day and Chuseok day

    When Monday is a public holiday, the next weekday is closed.

    Current adult fareKRW 3,000

    The official guide lists youth at KRW 2,000 and children at KRW 1,000; group and concession rules differ.

    4D boundarySeparate KRW 1,000 ticket and eligibility rules

    The current guide restricts children under 48 months and pregnant visitors; confirm all current safety rules.

    Correct arrival75 Jangsan-ro 101beon-gil, Janghang-eup, Seocheon
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real illuminated specimen tower and marine displays inside SeaQrium

    It does not prove today's special exhibition, session availability or crowd level.

    Map pinApproximate catalogue centre

    Use a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

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    1. 01
      Check the dated opening notice

      Normal SeaQrium hours are 9:30 AM-6:00 PM with entry ending one hour before close. Maintenance, holiday and programme notices override the standard window.

    2. 02
      Complete admission before the cutoff

      The final-entry cutoff is not enough time for the specimen tower, permanent galleries and special exhibitions; arrive much earlier for a complete visit.

    3. 03
      Confirm the separate product

      The 4D theatre and education programmes use their own fare, age, pregnancy, capacity or reservation rules.

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    Can I arrive at 5:00 PM and see the whole museum?

    No. 5:00 PM is the normal final-entry cutoff. The multi-floor galleries need a substantially earlier start.

    Is the 4D theatre included without restrictions?

    No. It uses a separate ticket and safety rules, including current age and pregnancy restrictions. Confirm the exact session before travel.

    Are the operating details for National Marine Biodiversity Institute live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    About National Marine Biodiversity Institute

    A large marine-biodiversity museum with specimen collections, immersive displays and family learning spaces near Janghang; closed days, programme times and the station-to-museum transfer require planning. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    National Marine Biodiversity Institute

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A large marine-biodiversity museum with specimen collections, immersive displays and family learning spaces near Janghang; closed days, programme times and the station-to-museum transfer require planning. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionSeocheon · Chungnam
    Korean map search서천 국립해양생물자원관
    Current opening9:30 AM-6:00 PMEntry normally ends one hour before closing.
    Published closuresMondays, January 1, Lunar New Year day and Chuseok dayWhen Monday is a public holiday, the next weekday is closed.
    Current adult fareKRW 3,000The official guide lists youth at KRW 2,000 and children at KRW 1,000; group and concession rules differ.
    4D boundarySeparate KRW 1,000 ticket and eligibility rulesThe current guide restricts children under 48 months and pregnant visitors; confirm all current safety rules.
    Correct arrival75 Jangsan-ro 101beon-gil, Janghang-eup, Seocheon
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real illuminated specimen tower and marine displays inside SeaQriumIt does not prove today's special exhibition, session availability or crowd level.
    Current official guideNational Marine Biodiversity Institute - SeaQrium visitor guideChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centreUse a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before Seocheon

      Check the dated opening notice

      Normal SeaQrium hours are 9:30 AM-6:00 PM with entry ending one hour before close. Maintenance, holiday and programme notices override the standard window.

    2. 02
      By 5:00 PM

      Complete admission before the cutoff

      The final-entry cutoff is not enough time for the specimen tower, permanent galleries and special exhibitions; arrive much earlier for a complete visit.

    3. 03
      Before a 4D or education session

      Confirm the separate product

      The 4D theatre and education programmes use their own fare, age, pregnancy, capacity or reservation rules.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Pair the indoor SeaQrium with nearby Janghang Pine Forest only after protecting the museum's final-entry cutoff.
    • Choose any 4D or education session first, then fit the flexible permanent galleries around that fixed time.
    • Keep flash off around specimens and follow the current food, touching and escalator rules inside the exhibition building.
    • Search “서천 국립해양생물자원관” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I arrive at 5:00 PM and see the whole museum?

    No. 5:00 PM is the normal final-entry cutoff. The multi-floor galleries need a substantially earlier start.

    Is the 4D theatre included without restrictions?

    No. It uses a separate ticket and safety rules, including current age and pregnancy restrictions. Confirm the exact session before travel.

    Are the operating details for National Marine Biodiversity Institute live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceNational Marine Biodiversity Institute · SeaQrium visitor guide · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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