A Visit to the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum in Asan
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Hello! This is Ririn, a reporter from Chungcheongnam-do :)
Last weekend, I visited the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum in Asan with my 7-year-old child, who dreams of becoming a scientist.
I thought it would be great for my child to learn about Jang Yeong-sil, a scientist from the early Joseon period during King Sejong's reign, so I included it in our travel itinerary.
Although I visited for my child, I also found the experience enjoyable, so let me introduce this space!
The Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum is located within the Environmental Science Park. I visited both the museum and the Asan Ecological Insect Park.
There is a playground for children, and we could also climb the Asan Green Tower, making it a perfect spot for a visit with kids.
There is parking available, so you can park in the front and visit. I learned that you can also take bus number 240 (towards Sujang-ri) and get off at the 'Onyang 4-dong Community Center'.
The building you see ahead is the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum, and there is a large sculpture in front of it.
It turns out to be a giant top-shaped sculpture :)
There is a playground for kids on the left, where they can spend a lot of time playing.
On the day I visited, it was a bit chilly, and since we arrived late, we spent our time indoors!
The entrance to the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum is this way.
Since we could spend time indoors, we could enjoy the experience regardless of the season!
My child was excited to hear about the fun scientific activities of Jang Yeong-sil.
The admission fee for the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum is affordable at 2,500 won for adults and 1,500 won for children. If you want to experience the 4D video room, you can add that as well.
I purchased a combined ticket that allowed us to visit the Ecological Insect Park, Green Tower, and Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum.
During the winter season, the entry closes at 4 PM, so make sure to check the time and enter the Ecological Insect Park and the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum before then!
You can enjoy the exhibits until 5 PM!
The Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum had plenty to see! Think of it as a scientific playground where you can see, hear, and experience. It opened on July 22, 2011, as a landmark for scientific education in Asan, where past and present scientific technologies coexist.
On the first floor, there is a children's section with a science playground, science workshop, exhibition hall, 4D video room, and a multipurpose lounge. The second floor houses the Jang Yeong-sil Hall with various experiences!
The children's science playground on the first floor is a space where kids can learn science based on the sky and universe that Jang Yeong-sil wanted to observe. They can learn and experience kinetic energy through sound, light, and wind movement, which my child really enjoyed!
My child had a great time running around in a race with animals!
We even observed marbles being sucked into a black hole during a marble rolling competition.
They could also learn about how a train works. Unlike places that only have displays, this museum is designed for hands-on experiences, so my child actively played!
Using the wind, we played musical instruments and learned about wind movement.
We also shot a ball with the wind to score in a basketball hoop. My child was very determined to make the shot.
This space is designed with children's interests in mind, and I could see my child joyfully running around and playing :)
Although the overall space wasn't very large, we spent nearly an hour participating in all the experiences. My child was thorough in trying everything!
There is a small nursing room and play area for young children on the first floor, which might be helpful!
The multipurpose lounge has various science books, so if you have time, be sure to stop by. The science books you see after the hands-on experience can be very helpful for kids.
My child, who loves books, showed interest in several titles~ I felt a bit regretful that we didn't have enough time!
Next, we explored the second floor, the Jang Yeong-sil Hall. It was themed around reading the wisdom of wind and stars. This space allows visitors to learn about the science of Jang Yeong-sil and other scientists from history.
It features various experiences based on the themes of 'water, wind, metal, light, universe/me/us'.
At the entrance, there were water-based experiences centered around the water clock, which was enough to spark the children's interest and curiosity!
We also had an experience observing the movement of marbles at a glance, and my child showed great interest. They rolled the marbles about ten times to observe! It was an attractive experience for kids.
There is also a media wall that children love! They colored water droplets, scanned them, and observed their own creations :) In fact, the exhibits and experiences here were also very helpful to me as an adult!
I was reminded of how fascinating the principles of science are. The variety of hands-on content made me want to try everything.
Children enjoyed the hands-on experiences, while parents could read the explanatory panels, allowing the whole family to appreciate and enjoy the science museum.
Children focused on the devices they could press and turn. Although they may seem simple at first glance, the educational design encourages understanding of principles, observation, and repetition.
The space was spacious enough for strollers, and the children could move freely while engaging in the experiences! There were so many things to see and do that it didn't feel crowded.
If it had been more focused on explanations, my child's interest might have waned, but the blend of history, science, and hands-on experiences allowed us to learn while having fun!
Thanks to the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum, I felt my child's dream of becoming a scientist has grown stronger :)
They even said they want to come back again~~!
If you are planning a trip to Asan and are traveling with kids, I highly recommend visiting the Jang Yeong-sil Science Museum!
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