Places
- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Midongsan Forest Science Museum
The Forest Science Museum inside Cheongju's Midongsan Arboretum explores forest ecology, history, future resources, insects and rural life through exhibitions and interactive spaces. Arboretum access hours should not be assumed to guarantee every museum activity.
- Address
- 51 Sumogwon-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Nearby transit
- The official access guide suggests bus 833 from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Sangdang Park, then bus 211 to the Midongsan Arboretum terminus. Verify current schedules for your visit.
- Hours
- Arboretum: Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays, Jan 1 and the days of Seollal and Chuseok; if Monday is a holiday, closed the following day. Arboretum entry and parking are free. Check separate museum exhibit/activity hours.
From November through February, the arboretum posts 09:00–17:00 opening and 16:00 last admission. Museum exhibits and hands-on activities may follow separate schedules; confirm them before your visit.
Why go
Explore forest ecology, insects and historical forestry materials indoors, then combine the visit with an arboretum walk.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereThe official access guide suggests bus 833 from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Sangdang Park, then bus 211 to the Midongsan Arboretum terminus. Verify current schedules for your visit.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗51 Sumogwon-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Arboretum: Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays, Jan 1 and the days of Seollal and Chuseok; if Monday is a holiday, closed the following day. Arboretum entry and parking are free. Check separate museum exhibit/activity hours.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
Area guideOpen guide →