Is there parking at Seodaemun Museum of Natural History?

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

What are the opening hours of Seodaemun Museum of Natural History?

[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. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Seodaemun Museum of Natural History least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 48) and Wednesday the busiest (average 62). The single quietest day is Sat, Oct 31.

What time should I visit Seodaemun Museum of Natural History to avoid the crowds?

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

Will Seodaemun Museum of Natural History be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 2; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul · Museum & gallery

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 2); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sat, Oct 31; weekday average 55, weekend average 54; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

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.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Museum & gallery
Area: Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Address: 51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Opening 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
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 nearby: 1 lot within 500 m · about 24 spaces
Admission: Adults 7,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won* Refer to website for details
Phone: +82-2-330-8899
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 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
			10/2872	2964	3040	312
11/156	2Closed	345	450	541	648	757
849	9Closed	1045	1159	1260	1362	1470
1568	16Closed	1751	1865	1960	2068	2166
2262	23Closed	2449	2562

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Oct 31 2 · Sun, Nov 1 56 · Sun, Nov 8 49
Quietest days	Fri, Oct 30 40 · Sat, Oct 31 2 · Thu, Nov 5 41
Busiest days	Wed, Oct 28 72 · Sat, Nov 14 70 · Sun, Nov 15 68
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 55 · weekends 54
Average by day of week	Tue 48 · Wed 62 · Thu 56 · Fri 55 · Sat 49 · Sun 59 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 14 km
Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 14 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 6 km
2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 5 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Seodaemun Museum of Natural History?: Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Seodaemun Museum of Natural History?: [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. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Seodaemun Museum of Natural History least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 48) and Wednesday the busiest (average 62). The single quietest day is Sat, Oct 31.
What time should I visit Seodaemun Museum of Natural History to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Seodaemun Museum of Natural History be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 2; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Hongjecheoningongpokpo 홍제천인공폭포 0.3 km · Nature
Kokorikeolleo Yeonhuibonjeom 코코리컬러 연희본점 0.4 km · Experience
Yeonhuisupsokswimteo 연희숲속쉼터 0.4 km · Nature
Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall 0.4 km · Mountain
Pokpochaekbang Areumindoseogwan 폭포책방 아름인도서관 0.5 km · Hands-on learning
Seodaemun Ansan(Ansanjarakgil) 서대문 안산(안산자락길) 0.6 km · Mountain
Seoulteukbyeolsigyoyukcheong Seodaemundoseogwan 서울특별시교육청 서대문도서관 0.8 km · Hands-on learning
Muaksan Dongbongsudae Teo 무악산 동봉수대 터 0.8 km · Historic site

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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).