- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Chungbuk Science Experience Center
A hands-on science facility within the Chungcheongbuk-do Natural Science Education Institute in Cheongju, with science play zones and a planetarium. Crucially, an official notice announces a **temporary closure from September 24 through November 30, 2026**. The normal visitor timetable does not mean it is presently open.
- Address
- 150 Daeseong-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (충청북도 청주시 상당구 대성로 150)
- Nearby transit
- On the Natural Science Education Institute campus at 150 Daeseong-ro, Cheongju. Confirm buses, stops and site access with the operator.
- Hours
- **TEMPORARILY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 24–NOVEMBER 30, 2026 (official notice posted September 2).** Normal schedule, NOT current during closure: Tue–Sun 09:45–17:00; sessions 09:45–11:45 and 13:00–17:00; free; closed Mondays and certain public holidays; adult guardian required through elementary school age. Planetarium screenings are separate and not promised during closure. Confirm actual reopening and December booking before travelling; 043-229-1858.
On October 29, 2026, the institution's notice published September 2 was checked: the science center is temporarily closed September 24–November 30. The usual Tue–Sun 09:45–17:00 free-admission rules apply only under normal operations. No independent confirmation that it automatically reopens December 1 was found.
Why go
When it reopens, families can explore free hands-on science exhibits and an age-specific learning environment. The current closure makes it inappropriate to suggest an in-person visit during October–November 2026. The operator also offers separate online learning materials.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.