Korean Natural History Museum
Korean Natural History Museum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 95); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 26, weekend average 88; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.
The Korean Natural History Museum showcases Korea's plants, animals, insects, and rocks. It includes exhibition halls, a cafe, and a theater. The main attractions are the massive dinosaur fossils and replicas. Visitors can also explore natural rocks, minerals, and gemstones from the Korean Peninsula, as well as various fossils and mummies from different eras. Hands-on activities include creating imaginary dinosaurs and making bracelets with gemstones.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 49-25 Imgeumbong-gil, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00
- Closed
- Mondays, Tuesdays
- Admission
- Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 8,000 won / Children 6,000 won
- Phone
- +82-42-824-4055
- Popularity
- Popular
Korean Natural History 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2829 | 2929 | 3032 | 3195 | |||
| 11/169 | 2Closed | 3Closed | 423 | 522 | 626 | 795 |
| 886 | 9Closed | 10Closed | 1123 | 1226 | 1329 | 1494 |
| 1586 | 16Closed | 17Closed | 1826 | 1923 | 2023 | 2191 |
| 2285 | 23Closed | 24Closed | 2521 | 2625 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 69 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 23 · Thu, Nov 5 22 · Wed, Nov 25 21 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 95 · Sat, Nov 7 95 · Sat, Nov 14 94 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 26 · weekends 88 |
| Average by day of week | Wed 24 · Thu 25 · Fri 28 · Sat 94 · Sun 82 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Korean Natural History Museum?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Korean Natural History Museum?
- 10:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Korean Natural History Museum least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 24) and Saturday the busiest (average 94). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
- What time should I visit Korean Natural History 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 Korean Natural History Museum be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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