
Culture
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)
51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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OVERVIEW
Overview
The Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a public natural history museum located at the foot of Ansan Mountain in the heart of Seoul. Established by a public institution, the museum aims to enhance citizens' understanding of nature and provides opportunities, particularly for ambitious children and adolescents, to directly observe and experience information regarding diverse organisms, geology, and the environment. The museum offers both knowledge and interest in nature through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on activities. It also serves as a cultural activity space for local residents. The Seodaemun Museum of Natural History offers opportunities to experience the value of life and nature even amidst urban life.
PRACTICAL
Visitor information
- 51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- [March-October] Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-19:00[November-February] Weekdays 09:00-17:00 / Weekends 09:00-18:00* Last admission 1 hour before closing* Refer to website for details
- Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- +82-2-330-8899
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Location and getting here
- 51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- [March-October] Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-19:00[November-February] Weekdays 09:00-17:00 / Weekends 09:00-18:00* Last admission 1 hour before closing* Refer to website for details
FAQ
FAQ
- Where is Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)?
- 51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- What are the hours?
- [March-October] Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-19:00[November-February] Weekdays 09:00-17:00 / Weekends 09:00-18:00* Last admission 1 hour before closing* Refer to website for details
- When is it closed?
- Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
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