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

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

About

Bring young travelers to the Children’s Museum for a dynamic dive into Korean history! This immersive site lets kids go beyond reading and instead touch, see, and feel culture through hands-on exhibits and interactive games. Expect to learn about ancient Korean life and heritage in the most playful way possible. Families with children are the ideal visitors, guaranteeing hours of engaging discovery for all ages. As a cultural hub, it is best visited year-round, but always check the National Museum’s operating hours before you go.

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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.

Information

Phone

+82-2-2077-9000

Website

www.museum.go.kr

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

Closed

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

Parking

Available

Fee

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

Visitors also explore National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관), National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관) and Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원) near this location.