Gwacheon National Science Museum
Gwacheon National Science Museum: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 88); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 43, weekend average 92; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium, outdoor exhibitions, and more. Over 50% of the exhibition items on display are interactive, allowing visitors to jump in and experience science first-hand using their minds and their imagination.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- 09:30-17:30 (Ticket sales close at 16:30)
- Closed
- Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thankgiving Day)
* If Monday is a public holiday, museum is closed on the following working day. - Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 154 spaces
- Admission
- Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,000 won
* Free admission for senior citizens and preschoolers - Phone
- +82-2-3677-1500
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Gwacheon National Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2848 | 2947 | 3056 | 3188 | |||
| 11/193 | 2Closed | 335 | 446 | 548 | 643 | 790 |
| 889 | 9Closed | 1036 | 1136 | 1233 | 1338 | 1498 |
| 1593 | 16Closed | 1740 | 1847 | 1941 | 2032 | 2193 |
| 2293 | 23Closed | 2451 | 2551 | 2652 |
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 3 35 · Thu, Nov 12 33 · Fri, Nov 20 32 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 93 · Sat, Nov 14 98 · Sun, Nov 15 93 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 43 · weekends 92 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 41 · Wed 46 · Thu 44 · Fri 42 · Sat 92 · Sun 92 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Gwacheon National Science Museum?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gwacheon National Science Museum?
- 09:30-17:30 (Ticket sales close at 16:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gwacheon National Science Museum least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 41) and Saturday the busiest (average 92). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.
- What time should I visit Gwacheon National Science Museum to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gwacheon National Science Museum be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 88; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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