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National Meteorological Museum of Korea

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National Meteorological Museum of Korea

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 (attribution)

TypeNational museum / gallery
Address52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)
ClosedMondays (Closed on the following weekday if it is a public holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable
Phone+82-70-7850-8493
Korean name국립기상박물관

About

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)

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