A Family Outing to the National Children's Science Center and Hyehwa

Visit in This Order

• National Children's Science Center — Distinguish permanent exhibitions from activities with separate sessions when booking.
• Around Marronnier Park — Finish with a break and meal after visiting the science center.

How Much Walking Is Involved in Each Section?

The times and distances below are map-route records checked in the source. Allow separate time for visits, queues and meals. Actual walking distance changes if your starting or finishing point changes.

• National Children's Science Center → Marronnier Park: 11 minutes · 678 m · Map-route record (checked 2026-10-17). The route checked includes three crosswalks. A main-road, avoid-stairs alternative is about 17 minutes and 1 km.

Opening Hours and Bookings

09:30–17:30, last admission 16:30. Closed on Mondays, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok. Check the operating calendar for your date.

Permanent exhibitions have online and on-site allocations, and booking is recommended. The planetarium and Light Playground use online reservations. Individual bookings open 14 days ahead; check each activity's session and age requirements.

This is a suggested allocation of 3–4 hours for the science center and breaks. Actual time varies with your visiting pace and queues.

You Can Adjust the Plan to Your Time and Interests

• National Children's Science Center → Marronnier Park

Things to Know Before Setting Out

• A permanent-exhibition ticket does not guarantee use of separate programs.
• If you want a particular activity, check age requirements and whether payment is complete.

Places in the Photos

The main photo shows Seoul tram No. 363 preserved outdoors at the National Children's Science Center, photographed in 2019. It does not verify the current building exterior, indoor activities or access to the tram. A photo of the additional stop, Marronnier Park, is also shown.