🌌 Interactive Wonders at Gwacheon National Science Museum

#seoulspots Background Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관), opened in 2008, is located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, just outside Seoul.  The building’s architecture is modern and futuristic, designed to inspire curiosity—it even resembles a spaceship in some of its lines.  Why It’s Worth Visiting The museum is full of hands-on, interactive exhibits spanning multiple themes: from basic sciences and high-tech innovation to natural history and traditional Korean scientific inventions.  There’s also a planetarium and observatory, where visitors can watch star shows and explore the cosmos, plus outdoor areas, insect ecology displays, and science plazas for playful learning experiences.  Admission is reasonable (₩4,000 for adults and ₩2,000 for children/youth) and children under seven or seniors often have free or reduced entry.  My Impression Walking through the museum felt like stepping into a big science playground—bright, energetic, and surprising. The interactive exhibits were highlights: you can touch, experiment, push buttons, learn by doing. Climbing up to the observatory and watching the night sky or sitting in the planetarium with stars overhead felt magical. It’s not just a museum for kids—it’s one of those places where any curious mind (including my own) leaves with a sense of wonder.