Geological Museum
Geological Museum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 35); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 15; weekday average 73, weekend average 33; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
The Geological Museum located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, is the nation’s first comprehensive museum dedicated to geology. The museum, established in 2001, operates with the goal of promoting public understanding and support of the field of geology, offering geology-related movies/videos, lectures and diverse hands-on experience programs. There is even a geology specimen center where samples are preserved for use by researchers.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Address
- 124, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Opening hours
- 10:00-17:00 (Last admission: 16:30)
- Closed
- Mondays, the day after public holidays, New Year's Day, Labor Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, May 10th, temporary holiday
- Parking
- Available
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-868-3798 - Popularity
- Popular
Geological 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2873 | 2964 | 3059 | 3135 | |||
| 11/138 | 2Closed | 349 | 463 | 574 | 682 | 756 |
| 836 | 9Closed | 1076 | 1169 | 1283 | 1384 | 1428 |
| 1520 | 16Closed | 1772 | 1868 | 1984 | 2090 | 2125 |
| 2223 | 23Closed | 2477 | 2571 | 2679 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 15 20 · Sat, Nov 21 25 · Sun, Nov 22 23 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 15 20 · Sat, Nov 21 25 · Sun, Nov 22 23 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Nov 13 84 · Thu, Nov 19 84 · Fri, Nov 20 90 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 73 · weekends 33 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 69 · Wed 69 · Thu 77 · Fri 79 · Sat 36 · Sun 29 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Geological Museum?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Geological Museum?
- 10:00-17:00 (Last admission: 16:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Geological Museum least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 29) and Friday the busiest (average 79). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 15.
- What time should I visit Geological Museum to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Geological Museum be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 35; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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