Pohang Museum of Steel Art
Pohang Museum of Steel Art: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 79); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 30, weekend average 74; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
The Pohang Museum of Steel Art, themed around steel as the foundation of Pohang's culture, showcases a Steel Art collection, contemporary art exhibitions, and music performances. Its facilities include an outdoor sculpture park, indoor exhibition halls, a museum shop, an art library, and a cafeteria. Visitors can also engage in hands-on programs to craft household items and jewelry from metal.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Address
- 10 Hwanhogongwon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- April-October 10:00-19:00 / November-March 10:00-18:00
- Closed
- Mondays, January 1
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 365 spaces
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- +82-54-270-4700
- Popularity
- Popular
Pohang Museum of Steel Art: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2833 | 2938 | 3041 | 3179 | |||
| 11/181 | 2Closed | 325 | 424 | 528 | 631 | 797 |
| 874 | 9Closed | 1026 | 1127 | 1228 | 1337 | 1472 |
| 1560 | 16Closed | 1728 | 1830 | 1927 | 2033 | 2159 |
| 2266 | 23Closed | 2425 | 2527 | 2631 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 15 60 · Sat, Nov 21 59 · Sun, Nov 22 66 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 25 · Wed, Nov 4 24 · Tue, Nov 24 25 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 79 · Sun, Nov 1 81 · Sat, Nov 7 97 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 30 · weekends 74 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 26 · Wed 28 · Thu 30 · Fri 36 · Sat 77 · Sun 70 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Pohang Steel Art Festival On now Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 15 · 3 km
- Pohang Haebyeongdaemunhwa Chukje 포항 해병대문화 축제 Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15 · 10 km
- Pohang International Fireworks Festival Thu, Nov 19 – Sat, Nov 21 · 2 km
FAQ
- What are the opening hours of Pohang Museum of Steel Art?
- April-October 10:00-19:00 / November-March 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 Pohang Museum of Steel Art least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Saturday the busiest (average 77). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Pohang Museum of Steel Art 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 Pohang Museum of Steel Art be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 79; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Hwanhogongwon Seupeiseuwokeu 환호공원 스페이스워크 0.1 km · Landmark
- Hwanho Park 0.3 km · City park
- Pohang Haeandeuraibeu 포항 해안드라이브 0.4 km · Nature
- Yeonamdong Hwaseoksanji (Gyeongbuk Donghaean Gukgajijilgongwon) 여남동 화석산지 (경북 동해안 국가지질공원) 0.5 km · Nature & ecology
- Hwanhogongwonsikmurwon 환호공원식물원 0.7 km · Nature park
- Yeongildaejeonmangdae 영일대전망대 0.9 km · Landmark
- Yeongildae Jangmiwon 영일대 장미원 1.0 km · Experience
- Yeongildae Beach 1.7 km · River, sea & lake