South Korea has museums that make you wonder: “Do places like this really exist?” Several museums in the country are true treasures that surprise visitors with their unique themes.
Here we will introduce you to four very special and entertaining museums as well as some useful information about them. All four institutions offer free admission. However, most importantly, they provide an abundance of interesting things to see and do. If you think museums are boring, we invite you to visit these.
Museum of Hydraulic Works
This museum, specializing in hydraulic systems, emerged after the renovation of the country’s first water treatment plant, located at the Ttukdo Reservoir. Here, visitors can learn about the history and process of the country’s water purification system. Seoul.
The site consists of the main building, the slow sand filtration basin, an exhibition on water and the environment, interactive outdoor installations, and the Ttukdo Arisu Water Purification Center.
One of the most popular spaces is the filtration basin, used between 1908 and 1910, where water from the Hangang River slowly passed through layers of sand and gravel. The microorganisms present in these layers filtered impurities and bacteria from the water.
The reservoir is the oldest concrete structure still standing in the country and has been declared a tangible cultural heritage site.
Visitors also have the opportunity to draw water from outdoor pumps and wells. The museum is also connected to Seoul Forest, so it is advisable to visit both places on the same day.
Address: 27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu District, Seoul
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekdays and weekends)
Closed: Monday, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Korean Harvest Festival)
*If a holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be open on that day and closed on Tuesday.
Free admission
Korean National Police Museum
This museum houses the history of the police in Korea and allows visitors to experience various police activities. It includes information about the changes in uniforms and insignia over time, as well as the different police branches such as guard, traffic, and forensic police.
A photo zone allows museum visitors to dress up in police uniforms and have their photos taken. At the popular simulation shooting range, although it does not use real bullets, visitors can shoot at a screen with a pistol and see the bullet marks on the target. This activity is limited to people 11 and older for educational and safety reasons.
Address: 162, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu district, Seoul
Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Closed: Monday, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok
*If a holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be open on that day and closed on Tuesday.
Free admission
National Aviation Museum of Korea
With a vast collection of aircraft, this museum is located next to Gimpo International Airport, so in addition to the exhibition, visitors can enjoy the takeoff and landing of aircraft. It is ideal for families.
The venue showcases the history of aviation both in Korea and abroad, and offers interactive programs such as flight simulators, boarding experiences, air traffic control, leisure air sports, and children’s activities.
The most popular attraction is the interactive section of the “Black Eagles,” the Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatic team. With a virtual reality screen showing the view from the cockpit of a fighter plane, visitors can enjoy an attraction that moves 360 degrees to simulate the movements of the aircraft.
The flight training program offers safety and evacuation training. People can learn from former flight attendants how to open an emergency door, use an evacuation slide and put on a life jacket.
The interactive air traffic control section includes cockpit and control tower simulators, allowing you to help take off or land aircraft in case of emergency, with explanations from former pilots.
Address: 177, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu district, Seoul
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.)
Closed: Monday, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok
*If a holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be open on that day and closed on Tuesday.
Free admission
KAHP Parasite Museum
The first and only museum in South Korea dedicated to parasites, this museum displays insects, ancient documents on parasites, the history of their eradication, and actual samples of these organisms, both domestic and foreign.
In one of the exhibition halls, visitors can don lab coats and observe parasites through microscopes to better understand biological sciences.
Address: 333 Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu District, Seoul
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last entry at 3:40 p.m.)
Closed: Sundays, national holidays and the day of the museum’s foundation
Free admission
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