National Science Museum
국립중앙과학관 · Daejeon · Museums & galleries
The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Daejeon |
| Address | 481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon |
| Hours | 09:30-17:50 |
| Closed | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Admission | Varies by exhibition; refer to the website |
| Parking | Available |
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- Mar 3, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Open Storage: DMA Collection Highlights 2026
- Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Time of Grass: Open Storage Collection Exhibition
- Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 22, 202623rd Lee Dong-hoon Art Award: Lim Song-ja
- Mar 14, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
