What are the opening hours of Museum SAN (Meditation Hall)?

10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 76) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.

What time should I visit Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) 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 Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) be crowded this weekend?

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

Museum SAN (Meditation Hall)

Wonju-si, Gangwon-do · Museum & gallery

Museum SAN (Meditation Hall): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 87, weekend average 100; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.

Museum SAN (Space Art Nature), hidden in the mountain, was designed by Tadao Ando, a legendary architect known for his minimalistic exposed concrete buildings. The museum opened in May 2013 with the last works of James Turrel, known for his work within the light and space movement. The museum is spread out in a line starting at the trail at the Welcome Center, to the lawn parking lot to the Flower Garden, Water Garden, Main Building, Meditation Hall, Stone Garden, and James Turrell Hall. The four wing-shaped structure of the Main Building is designed using squares, triangles, and circles, reflecting the architect's philosophy of connecting land, sky, and humans. Additionally, the museum runs various experience and educational programs in addition to its permanent and special exhibitions.Cafe Terrace in the Main Building is the ideal spot to take a rest while enjoying the 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain. At the Meditation Hall near the Stone Garden, you can relax your mind and body with the aroma and singing bowl sounds that fill the hall, while enjoying the beautiful scenery through the curved windows.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Museum & gallery
Area: Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Address: 260 Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: [Combination Ticket]Adults 46,000 wonElementary-High School Students 34,000 won[Meditation]Adults 39,000 wonElementary-High School Students 29,000 won[James Turrell]Adults 39,000 wonElementary-High School Students 29,000 wonPreschoolers 5,000 won[Regular Tickets]Adults 23,000 wonElementary-High School Students 15,000 wonPreschoolers 5,000 won* Refer to the official website for details
Phone: +82-33-730-9000
Popularity: Popular

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Museum SAN (Meditation Hall): 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
				10/29100	30100	31100
11/1100	2Closed	399	497	599	6100	7100
8100	9Closed	1096	1193	1299	13100	14100
15100	16Closed	1795	1879	1997	2095	21100
22100	23Closed	2454	2533	2643

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 24 54 · Wed, Nov 25 33 · Thu, Nov 26 43
Busiest days	Thu, Oct 29 100 · Fri, Oct 30 100 · Sat, Oct 31 100
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 87 · weekends 100
Average by day of week	Tue 86 · Wed 76 · Thu 88 · Fri 99 · Sat 100 · Sun 100 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Museum SAN (Meditation Hall)?: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 76) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
What time should I visit Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) 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 Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Daesangyegok 대산계곡 3.3 km · Mountain
Binghamisulgwan 빙하미술관 3.9 km · Museum & gallery
Wonju Wonchunggapmyoyeok 원주 원충갑묘역 4.6 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).