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Children's Museum

In Korean: 국립어린이박물관

Children's Museum opens in session 1, 09:30–13:00 (last entry 12:30), and session 2, 14:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00).

Hours
Session 1 09:30–13:00 (last entry 12:30)Session 2 14:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) more ↓
Closed days
Every Monday more ↓
Fee
FreePermanent exhibitions more ↓
Parking fee
First 1 hour freeSmall more ↓
Phone
044-251-3000+82 44-251-3000

Notice September 1, 2026 – December 21, 2026: Permanent Exhibition 2 hall ‘Living in the City’ closed · Source: Official website

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

Opens the official site. This site takes no bookings.

It is closed every Monday (the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday), on January 1, and on the eve and day of Seollal and Chuseok. The Permanent Exhibition 2 hall 'Living in the City' is closed from Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, December 21, 2026. Permanent exhibitions are free; special exhibitions cost 2,000 won for individuals and 1,000 won for groups (20 or more people).

Children's Museum photo 1
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 6 photos

Children's Museum Today

Worked out per date

Nov 4 (Wed)

Open

See the hours below

Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Children's Museum before you go

Hours
[Session 1]
- 09:30–13:00 (last entry 12:30)
[Session 2]
- 14:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00)
※ Advance online booking required (on-site tickets only for remaining seats) — source 1
or Viewing 09:30–17:30 / session 1 09:30–13:00 (last entry 12:30) / cleanup 13:00–14:00 / session 2 14:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00) / online booking in advance required, remaining seats sold on site — source 2
Closed days
Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the first weekday after it) / January 1 / the eve and day of Seollal and Chuseok — source 1
Fees
[Permanent exhibitions]
- Free
[Special exhibitions]
- Individuals 2,000 won
- Groups (20 or more people) 1,000 won — source 1
or [Permanent exhibitions]
Free /
[Special exhibitions]
Individuals 2,000 won · groups (20 or more, not counting the leader) 1,000 won — source 2
Parking fee
[Small]
- First 1 hour free
- 1,000 won per 30 minutes
[Large]
- First 1 hour free
- 2,000 won per 30 minutes — source 3
Public transport
From Sejong Express and Intercity Bus Terminal: bus 203 or 205 → get off at the Sejong Arts High School stop
From Osong Station: BRT B1, B2, B3 or B6 → change at the Hansol-dong (Cheotmaeul) stop to bus 204, or at the Sejong Express and Intercity Bus Terminal stop to bus 203 or 205, and get off at the Sejong Arts High School stop
Ieung Bus (demand-responsive DRT): call it with the Ieung Pass app and get off at the roadside bus parking at the National Museum Complex entrance plaza (main entrance) — source 4
Contact
044-251-3000 +82 44-251-3000 — source 3
Address
130 Eoulluri-ro, Sejong-si — source 3

In Korean: 세종특별자치시 어울누리로 130 (세종동)

  1. 1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · rechecked with Official website
  2. 2Official website
  3. 3Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  4. 4Official website
  5. 5Official website
  6. 6Official website
  7. 7Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)

Children's Museum photos 6

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Children's Museum more information

Website
child.nmcik.or.kr — source 5
Reservations
You must book in advance through the integrated reservation system (National Museum Complex), for everyone in your party, from babies under 36 months to adults. Booked tickets must be collected within 1 hour of the session start (by 10:30 for session 1 and 15:00 for session 2), or they are canceled automatically. Remaining seats are sold on site until 30 minutes before each session ends (12:30, 17:00). Adults on their own and children without a guardian cannot enter. — source 6

Children's Museum facilities and access

Accessible parking
Near the main entrance, outdoor parking lot, basement level 1 parking lot / 7 spaces — source 7
Wheelchair rental
Where to rent: rental office / type: manual wheelchair / number: 2 — source 7
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available — source 7
Main entrance access
A ramp leads to the entrance — source 7

Children's Museum map

The places on this map are also listed on this page.

Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Children's Museum nearby and related

Courses through this place

    1. Here Children's Museum To the next stop: straight-line 1.3 km

Dots are spaced by order only · distances are straight lines between coordinates

Things to do nearby

See on the map
  1. Sejong Central Park

    Nature and outdoors · Open year-round

    straight-line 230 m
  2. Sejong Arts Center

    Cultural facility · Every Saturday–Sunday / statutory public holidays

    straight-line 640 m
  3. Hangeul Store

    Market and shopping · Every Sunday–Monday / public holidays

    straight-line 770 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

See on the map
  1. Jinju Naengmyeon Namgaok

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 870 m
  2. Courtyard by Marriott Sejong

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 910 m
  3. The Cellar (THE CELLAR)

    Restaurant

    straight-line 910 m
  4. Bapsang Charyeojuneun Jip

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 1000 m
  5. Sejong Guesthouse

    Hotel & stay

    straight-line 1.3 km
  6. Best Western Plus Hotel Sejong

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 1.8 km

Full bar = straight-line 2.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Sejong City Hall Culture & Tourism

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Children's Museum FAQ

Are any exhibition halls or facilities at Children's Museum currently closed?

Yes, the Permanent Exhibition 2 hall 'Living in the City' is closed from Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, December 21, 2026. source 1

How do I get to Children's Museum by public transportation?

From Sejong Express and Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 203 or 205 and get off at the Sejong Arts High School stop. source 2

Do I need a reservation for Children's Museum?

Yes, you must book in advance through the integrated reservation system (National Museum Complex), for everyone in your party, from babies under 36 months to adults. Booked tickets must be collected within 1 hour of the session start (by 10:30 for session 1 and 15:00 for session 2), or they are canceled automatically. Remaining seats are sold on site until 30 minutes before each session ends (12:30, 17:00). Adults on their own and children without a guardian cannot enter. source 3

1Official website2Official website3Official website

Children's Museum sources

Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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