1. INTRODUCTION
  2. HISTORY
  3. GOALS AND FUNCTIONS]
  4. OUTLINE OF NSM
  5. GUIDE MAP
  6. NAM VISITING HOURS, ADMISSION FEES
  7. TRANSPORT FACILITIES

INTRODUCTION

The National Science Museum is a palace for the nation's Science and Technology culture, and was first established in Seoul in 1945. The purpose of the museum is to promote public awareness of science and develop an interest and creativity among the youth of the nation in the field of science and technology under the provisions of the National Science Museum Act. By the 50's and 60's, the National Science Museum had successfully implemented its role as a guide to science and as a technological innovator.
Afterwards, influenced by the rapid economic growth in the 70's and 80's in Korea, it became apparent that the museum s facilities could not keep pace with the nation's expanding scientific and technological community. As a result. a developmental plan to enlarge the museum was undertaken in 1983.
The location of the new facilities, after giving due consideration to related factor such as the Population Decentralization Program, ease of visitor access, and site acquisition cost and procedures. was decided to be near the entrance to Taedock Science Town in Taejon which is a concentration of research institutes. Following five years of construction, the facilities with 29,000m2 of floor space on a 165,300m2 site were completed. The present science museum finally opened on October 9, 1990.
The major facilities of the museum are the Permanent Exhibition Hall, Space Theater, Movie Theater, Seminar Rooms, Laboratories, Open-Air Theater, and Collection Rooms. Collectively, these enable the museum to play an important role in promoting public understanding of the scientific process and strengthening extracurricular scientific activities. The museum also conducts research to develop exhibitions and programs to promote Korean science and technology and provide a glimpse into the future. The Permanent Exhibition Hali(8.570m2) houses about 6,000 exhibits that reflect natural science. modern science and technology, natural history, and the history of science and technology.

Through these exhibits. visitors are able to fathom the mysteries of nature and the principles of science and technology. In the process, they also gain a better understanding of the harmony of nature, man, and science. Additionally, the Space Theater(23m in diameter), the largest dome in Korea, provides a realistic panorama of the celestial bodies in the vast, mysterious universe and the figure of man developing it. Consequently, raising the educational awareness of astronomy and cosmology.

In the area of special activities, the museum holds a Nation-wide Science Exhibition and a Students' Inventions Contest to promote a widening base of desire for research and development. The museum opened and manages a Public Science Program for students, a Computer Education Program, and a Science Camp to expand student's experience with research which is often insufficient in school. Through these activities, the museum contributes to an atmosphere in which science and technology can be popularized.

We also plan to keep the '93 Exposition(7th Aug. ~ 7th Nov.) facilities as a Science Park after that event.
In general, it can be said that the role .of the museum is to join the public in exploring the progression from the past. through the present, and into the future. Looking to the future, we will continue to develop the facilities to provide a palace for science and technology and demonstrate its practical and modern applications. reflecting "the harmony of nature. man, and science" for all to see. understand, and appreciate.


History

1945:
Establishment of NSM
(Built in 1926 in downtown Seoul area)
1950-53:
All facilities were reduced to ashes during the Korean War.
1960:
NSM was moved to Waryong-dong, Seoul, the present site of the Seoul Science Museum
1970:
Opening of the permanent exhibition building of NSM
1979:
Construction of the Industrial Exhibition Hall
1985 :
Commencement of New facilities in Taeduck
1990:
Completion of the new facilities
1990(October 9):
Grand Opening of the new NSM in Taeduck


Goals

With advanced display techniques, NSM provides scientific and technological knowledge, and incubates a science learning attitude and dreams of the future to the general public, especially to the youth, with the philosophy to exhibit the past, present, and future of science and techno1ogy, and to illustrate the principles and phenomena of natural science.





Functions

  • to collect, preserve, research and exhibit cultural assets in the fields of science, techno1ogy, natural science, history of science and technology and others.
  • to investigate, excavate, and preserve indigenous assets
  • to disseminate scientific and technological knowledge
  • to assist out-of-school education
  • to manage special exhibitions, planned exhibitions, and science fairs




    • Outline of the NSM

  • Location:
    32-2, Kusong-Dong, Yusong-Ku, Taejeon
    305-338, Korea(Taeduck Science Town)
  • Site Area:
    165,000m 2
  • Building Area:
    21,632m2
  • Period of Construction:
    1985-1990
  • Main Facilities:
    Permanent exhibition hall(8,551m2 )
    Temporary exhibition hall(2,208m2 )
    Research and management office(9,310m2 )
    Space theater(1,56Am2 )
    Hands-on display hall(837m2 )
  • Investment:
    39,800,000,000( $62,000,000)
  • Status of Exhibition
    • Fields Subject Exhibits Items Exhibits Area Remarks
    Natural History 86 2,295 pcs 1,484m2 3rd Fl.
    History of Science & Technology 43 1,943 pcs 1,410 m2 3rd Fl.
    Natural Science 95 512 pcs 1,306 m2 1st Fl.
    Technology 84 958 pcs 3,018 m2 1st Fl.
    Hands-on display 35 35 pcs 837m2 .
    Total 348 5,748 pcs 8,055 m2 .




    Activities

    Exhibition and Research
  • Permanent Exhibition
  • Temporary Exhibition
  • Research and Investigation

    Educational and Special Programs
  • Public Special Program
  • Computer Education Program
  • Popular Lectures
  • Science Camp Program
  • Scientific Films Shows
  • Nation - wide Science Exhibition
  • Students' Inventions Contest




    • A Guide Map

    1. Space Theater
    2. Permanent Exhibition Hall
    3. Temporary Exhibition Hall
    4. Offices and Laboratories
    5. Open Space
    6. Front Gate
    7. Family Meeting Area
    8. Outoor Exhibition
    9. Outdoor Theater
    10. Open Air Gallery
    11. Rear Gate


    NSM Visiting Hours 5 Admission Fees

  • Visting Hours
    Winter (November - February;: 10 A. M. to 4:30 P.M.
    Summer (March - October): 10 A. M. to 5: 30 P. M.
    Open everyday except on Mondays and the day foLLowing a National Holiday.
  • Planetarium and Astrovision Demonstration
    Planetarium and Astrovision Demonstration is held three times daily.
    Winter:
    1st show - 10.-50 A.M. to 11. 30 A.M.
    2nd show - l. 10 P. M. to 2. lO P. M.
    3rd show - 2. 50 P. M. to 3. 50 P. M.
    Summer:
    1st show - 10. 50 A.M. to 11. 30 A.M.
    2nd show - 1. 30 P. M. to 2. 30 P. M.
    3rd show - 3. 30 P. M. to 4. 30 P. M.

  • Admission Fee ( Permanent Hall / Planetarium and Astrovision)
    Individual admission:
    % 500 / 500 Adult
    % 200 / 200 Student or Juveniles
    Group admission (Over 30 persons):
    % 300 / 300 Adult
    % 100/100 Student or Juveniles




    • Transport Facilities




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