The Children's Museum at Gwangju National Museum runs five sessions daily from 10:00 to 17:00: 10:00–10:50 / 11:10–12:00 / 13:00–14:00 / 14:30–15:30 / 16:00–17:00. Each admits 100 people, allocated as 70 advance online reservations plus 30 walk-ins. Individuals should reserve online if possible. Walk-in visitors register at the desk for the 30 first-come places. Additional waiting visitors may enter 10 minutes after a session starts only if reserved visitors have not arrived; extra admission is not guaranteed. Groups must reserve online from up to 90 days before visiting, with at most 70 people including escorts, and cannot book on weekends or public holidays or add walk-in members. The separate infant play area for children aged 36 months or younger operates 10:00–17:00 with a 12:00–13:00 break and requires a sign-in list but no reservation. Strollers should normally be stored outside. Listed closures include January 1, Lunar New Year/Chuseok and the first Monday of April/November. Contact 062-570-7048.
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- First published
- Oct 17, 2026
Gwangju Children's Museum: 70 Online, 30 Walk-In and Group Bookings
Five daily sessions, group eligibility and separate infant playroom.

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What we're seeing
The official museum guide specifies closures on the first Monday of April and November, five daily sessions, 70/30 admission, group booking rules and the toddler play area.
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What we still don't know
Live capacity, temporary operating changes and exceptional closures were not verified.