Is there parking at National Science Museum?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of National Science Museum?

09:30-17:50. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is National Science Museum least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 35) and Saturday the busiest (average 73). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.

What time should I visit National Science Museum to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will National Science Museum be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 69; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

National Science Museum

Yuseong-gu, Daejeon · Museum & gallery

National Science Museum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 69); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 42, weekend average 65; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Museum & gallery
Area: Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Address: 481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Opening hours: 09:30-17:50
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)
Parking: Available
Admission: Varies by exhibition; refer to the website
Phone: +82-42-601-7979
Popularity: Popular

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National Science Museum: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2859	2961	3068	3169
11/138	2Closed	330	435	536	631	771
861	9Closed	1031	1141	1236	1335	1476
1562	16Closed	1737	1841	1939	2040	2176
2263	23Closed	2442	2544	2644

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 38 · Sun, Nov 8 61 · Sun, Nov 15 62
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 3 30 · Fri, Nov 6 31 · Tue, Nov 10 31
Busiest days	Sat, Nov 7 71 · Sat, Nov 14 76 · Sat, Nov 21 76
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 42 · weekends 65
Average by day of week	Tue 35 · Wed 44 · Thu 43 · Fri 44 · Sat 73 · Sun 56 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Meikeo Peullei 메이커 플레이 Sat, Oct 31 · 0 km
Citywide Energy Walk Festival Sun, Nov 15 · 1 km

FAQ

Is there parking at National Science Museum?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of National Science Museum?: 09:30-17:50. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is National Science Museum least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 35) and Saturday the busiest (average 73). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
What time should I visit National Science Museum to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will National Science Museum be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 69; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Daejeonekseupogwahakgongwon 대전엑스포과학공원 0.1 km · City park
Daejeon Expo Aquarium 0.3 km · Theme park
Daejeonsinsegye Ateuaensaieonseu (Art&Science) 대전신세계 아트앤사이언스 (Art&Science) 0.3 km · Performance venue
Nekseuperium 넥스페리움 0.3 km · Museum & gallery
Kkuljaemdosi Daejeonhongbogwan 꿀잼도시 대전홍보관 0.3 km · Experience
Yuseongdoseogwan 유성도서관 0.4 km · Hands-on learning
Daejeongyotongmunhwayeonsuwon 대전교통문화연수원 0.7 km · Experience
Currency Museum of Korea 0.8 km · Museum & gallery

→ More quiet spots in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).