- First published
- Oct 18, 2026
National Gangwon Specialized Science Museum
A science museum opened in Wonju in 2025 specializing in medical and life sciences. The first-floor Bio Code exhibition explores living systems, microbes and evolution; the second-floor Medical Code exhibition covers disease and healthcare science. The city lists 09:30–17:30 (last admission 17:00), closed Mondays and the main Lunar New Year/Chuseok day. Admission is KRW 3,000 for ages 20–64, KRW 2,000 for ages 7–19, and free for children six and under and seniors 65+; other concessions require verification.
- Address
- 강원특별자치도 원주시 북원로 2790
- Hours
- 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays and Lunar New Year/Chuseok day. Ages 20–64 KRW 3,000, ages 7–19 KRW 2,000; ages ≤6 or ≥65 free, among qualifying groups.
Facts were checked on Wonju City's venue-specific visitor page; listed times, prices and restrictions may change.
Why go
Plan a family science outing with the museum's age-specific rates and final entry time.
Plan the visit
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