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Geological Museum

Geological Museum

지질박물관 · Daejeon · Museums & galleries

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.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionDaejeon
Address124, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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Within walking distance

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