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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2020.12.04 / 2021.12.28

Seoul Destination

National Children’s Science Center

National Children’s Science Center0 : Exterior view of the National Children's Science Center decorated in universe theme images
National Children’s Science Center1 : Exterior view of the National Children's Science Center decorated in universe theme images 2
National Children’s Science Center2 : Panoramic view of photo zone where displays the character model for the National Children's Science Center
National Children’s Science Center3 : Interior view of the National Children's Science Center
National Children’s Science Center4 : Interior view of the National Children's Science Center that provides children's play facilities and mats
National Children’s Science Center5 : Whole A view of the National Children's Science Museum's Sense Playground
National Children’s Science Center6 : A view of the interior of the National Children's Science Museum, equipped with the latest exhibition space

Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism

Ticket office has high accessibility for wheelchair users 시각장애인용 편의시설 없음 No assistive services for the hearing impaired Entryway has high accessibility Elevator has high accessibility Accessible of restroom is slightly obstructed Parking facilities has high accessibility Family restrooms available Infant nursing room available Stroller rental available Stroller storage available

Basic Information

Overview 

The National Children’s Science Center was opened on December 2017, and is located on Changgyeonggung-ro. It is connected to Changgyeonggung Palace through the 'Science Gate' and exhibits scientific equipment for various experiments that children can enjoy and interact with to the fullest. Based on scientific theories and methods, the center has 3 science playgrounds(Sensory Playground, Imagination Playground, Creative Playground), an astronomical observatory and a 4D video hall where visitors can learn through play.


Attractions 

The center operates a variety of customized programs, such as a creative science class where children and parents can learn and enjoy together, and a science culture festival in collaboration with the local community. In the permanent exhibition hall, there is a sensory playground and an imagination playground where children can develop their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills based on the characteristics of each learning environment.


Accessibility 

The entryway and main entrance have no incline or obstacles providing easy access to wheelchair users and infant strollers. The main entrance has *tactile paving and Korean description braille map for the visually impaired as well. Parking lotand restrooms are accessible for wheelchair users. Wheelchair and stroller rental is available. The elevator has Korea braille description on each button. Infant nursing rooms and changing stations are available for families with babies.

 

*tactile paving is raised surface tiles to alert and guide the visually impaired. 

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Address

215, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

Telephone Number
+82-2-3668-3350
Website
WebSite language
Korean
Hours
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Closed
Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year’s, Chuseok Holiday
Usage Fees
Adults (above age 20): 2,000won
Adolescents (age 14~19), elementary school students: 1,000 won
Children (under age 7), seniors (above age 65), Disabled person: Free
Available Amenities
  • Entryway and Main entrance
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Entryway to the National Children's Science Center that has gentle slope
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Main entrance of the National Children's Science Center that is wide and flat and provides tactile paving for the visually impaired
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Main entrance of the National Children's Science Center that is wide and flat and provides tactile paving for the visually impaired 2
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Inner entrance of Children's Science Center
    Entryway has a gentle incline while the main entrance has tactile paving with no obstacles or incline.
  • Korean Braille guide map and information desk
    • Korean Braille guide map and information desk0 : Information desk at Children's Science Center
    • Korean Braille guide map and information desk0 : Guide map of Children's Science Center that provides Korean braille description
    • Korean Braille guide map and information desk0 : Ticketing kiosk of Children's Science Center
    • Korean Braille guide map and information desk0 : Stroller rental place at Children's Science Center
    Guide signage and wheelchair or stroller rental services are provided at an accessible information desk.
  • Elevator
    • Elevator0 : Entrance of the elevator of Children's Science Center
    • Elevator0 : Buttons on the inside of elevator with Korean braille description in Children's Science Center
    Elevator is easy to access for wheelchair users and has Korean braille description for each button.
  • Accessible Restroom
    • Accessible Restroom 0 : 국립어린이과학관 장애인화장실 입구 전경
    • Accessible Restroom 0 : Signboard for the accessible restroom at Children's Science Center
    • Accessible Restroom 0 : Interior view of the accessible restroom at Children's Science Center
    Restrooms are highly accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Accessible parking lots
    • Accessible parking lots0 : Flat and spacious accessible parking lots at Children's Science Center
    Parking lots are highly accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities for pregnant women or family with children
    • Facilities for pregnant women or family with children0 : Panoramic view of the entrance of the nursing room and medical room at Children's Science Center
    • Facilities for pregnant women or family with children0 : Interior view of the nursing room at Children's Science Center that has curtain and wide sofa
    • Facilities for pregnant women or family with children0 : Interior view of the diaper changing station at Children's Science Center
    • Facilities for pregnant women or family with children0 : Interior view of the medical room at Children's Science Center where patient beds are provided
    Nursing room, diaper changing room and an infirmary is available.
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Public Transportation

Address
215, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Subway
Right to exit 4 of subway line 4 Hyehwa station
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