(1) Samsung Transportation Museum
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Samsung Transportation Museum is located near Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province. Housed in a two-story building, the museum has an automobile gallery, a discovery center, and an exhibit on automobiles in films. The Motor Sports Gallery on the second floor offers children a chance to learn more about automobiles through hands-on exhibits.
Address: Gyeonggi-do Yongin-si Cheoin-gu Pogok-eup Everland-ro 376-gil 171 (Pogok-eup Yuun-ri 292-4)
Tel: +82-31-320-9900
Homepage: www.stm.or.kr (Korean, English)
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(2) Samsung Children's Museum
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The Samsung Children's Museum focuses on providing interactive experiences for children. Guests can manipulate exhibits and are encouraged to solve games and puzzles with creativity. There are 11 exhibitions featuring architecture, fine arts, music, and science, and a permanent exhibition in the lobby. There is also a space for educational events and programs.
Address: Seoul-si Songpa-gu Sincheon-ro 2-gil 32 (Songpa-gu Sincheon-dong 7-26 Yeonjeon Bldg. 예전빌딩)
Tel: 02-2143-3600
Homepage: kids.samsungfoundation.org (Korean, English)
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(3) Children's Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea
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Dedicated to enhancing children's experiences, the Children's Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea has both indoor galleries and outdoor hands-on experiences. There is also a permanent exhibition about the Korean folk tale Simcheongjeon. The museum hosts special exhibitions once or twice a year. Educational and experiential programs are available for children, such as trying traditional folk games like Jegi-chagi (Korean hacky-sack), Paeng-i chigi (top spinning), and Gulleongsoe (hoop rolling) at the outdoor playground.
Address: Seoul-si Jongno-gu Samcheong-ro 37 (Jongno-gu Sejong-ro 1-1)
Tel: 02-3704-4540
Homepage: www.kidsnfm.go.kr (Korean, English)
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(4) Children's Museum of the National Museum of Korea
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The Children's Museum exhibits replicas of the items on display at the National Museum of Korea, allowing children to observe and experience the cultural relics of Korea up close. The exhibits and educational programs of the museum offer an opportunity for children to learn about the lifestyle and culture of past generations of Koreans.
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Seobinggo-ro 137 (Yongsan-gu Yongsan-dong 5-ga 168-6)
Tel: 02-2077-9000
Homepage: www.museum.go.kr (Korean, English)
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(5) Incheon Children's Museum |
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Incheon Children's Museum encourages guests to enjoy exhibits through touching and manipulating them. Interactive themes include world culture, science, and paleontology. The museum also has a 3D theater, art workshops, and other facilities.
Address: Incheon-si Nam-gu Maesohol-ro 618 (Nam-gu Munhak-dong 482 in the Munhak Stadium)
Tel: 032-432-5600
Homepage: http://www.enjoymuseum.org/ (Korean)
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(6) Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
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The Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a place for children to see and learn about the geological and biological history of life, the origin of Earth, and the prehistoric era. Exhibits are in chronological order for guests to understand the evolution of life on Earth. The museum offers educational programs for children and a coffee shop, rest area, and other facilities to accommodate family visitors.
Address: Seoul-si Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 32-gil 51 (Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-dong San 5-63)
Tel: 02-330-8899
Homepage: http://namu.sdm.go.kr/ (Korean)
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