Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

  • Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)
  • Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)
  • Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)
  • Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)
  • Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

Explanation

The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. The permanent exhibition hall displays replicas of historical items so children can learn about Korea’s cultural heritage in a fun and interactive way. Children can also experience the lifestyle and wisdom of the past through experience programs.


Inquiry

+82-2-2077-9000


Homepage

www.museum.go.kr


Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2077-9000

Parking facilities : Available

Parking Fees : Passenger cars - First 2 hours 2,000 won / 500 won for every additional 30 min
Large vehicles - First 2 hours 4,000 won / 1,000 won for every additional 30 min

* Passenger vehicles: 15 seats or fewer
* Large vehicles: 16 seats or more

Day off : New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Free (Visitors ages 3 and older must recieve admission pass from information desk)

Hours : 10:00-17:50

* Operating hours divided into 5 sessions
* 70 people max. per session (reservation required)
[Session 1] 10:00~11:50
[Session 2] 12:00~13:20
[Session 3] 13:30~14:50
[Session 4] 15:00~16:20
[Session 5] 16:30~17:50



More information

Industry Information
Preservation, maintenance, and research of cultural assets
Exhibitions of cultural assests
Educational programs

Reservations
Online reservations available
* Reservations accepted from up to 30 days in advance.
* Cancellation is available until one day in advance.
* Mobile ticket holders are able to enter after showing the mobile ticket at the entrance of the museum.

Location

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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