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Suncheon Insect Museum

Suncheon Insect Museum

순천곤충박물관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries

As the only outdoor ecological exploration type insect museum in Korea, Suncheon Insect Museum offers a high-quality outdoor ecological exploration course on Wanguisan Mountain, a tour of the Butterfly Ecological Greenhouse, explanations in the exhibition hall, microscope observation, and video viewing led by Dr. Song Kook, the museum's director. This place serves as an experiential insect museum where both children and adults can enjoy nature, facilitating communication among families and understanding wisdom for coexistence through the small creatures called insects, ultimately embarking on a journey to find a path to a happy life.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonnam
Address95 Birae-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours10:00-17:00 (Break time 12:00-13:00)
ClosedMondays & Tuesdays
AdmissionAdults 18,000 won (Free for children under 24 months)
ParkingAvailable

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