National Science Museum

국립중앙과학관 Gungnip Jungang Gwahakgwan

Showcases both permanent and special exhibitions.

Getting there: adjacent to Expo Park on the north side of town
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:30-17:50, closed Mondays
Price: ₩1,000 for exhibitions and another ₩1,000 for planetarium; half price for under-20s
Website: science.go.kr (opens in a new tab)

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