Exploring the Marine Themed Science Museum in Dangjin
As my child enters the third grade of elementary school, I heard that the school will be conducting 'survival swimming' classes.
To prepare for the survival swimming class, we visited the Marine Themed Science Museum located in Dangjin.
This museum is situated within the Sapgyoho Naval Park in Dangjin.
You can park using the nearby public parking lot.
Closed every Monday, the operating hours on other days are from 09:00 to 18:00.
There is a ticket vending machine, and if you need assistance, a staff member is available at the ticket booth to help.
Children under 36 months can enter for free, and currently, the admission fee is 50% off, allowing us to enter for just 5,000 won.
I suspect the discount might be due to some outdoor exhibition areas being temporarily closed.
Upon entering, the first exhibit we saw was about firefighting in a ship's cabin!
Children love hands-on experiential learning like this!
They actively participated in extinguishing a fire using a model shaped like a fire extinguisher.
Today, I wanted to provide my child with some basic explanations ahead of the survival swimming class.
Since I hold a survival swimming instructor certification, I felt proud to share my knowledge using the various survival swimming equipment on display here, and it seemed my child understood well.
The exhibited items are safety equipment for ships, but they are also essential for survival swimming.
I was a bit disappointed that the life jackets lacked straps, but it seems they opted for Velcro for safety reasons.
Nonetheless, I was able to explain how crucial life jackets are for ship safety and maritime security.
Wearing a life jacket, we entered the ship's cabin where we had to escape after the ship hit a reef.
The environment was well created to simulate urgency, and my child participated with great excitement.
Inside the cabin, the seats move in 3D, so you need to be careful for safety and escape quickly before the ship sinks!
Afterward, we experienced a life raft, which we don't often get to try.
The life raft looked surprisingly sturdy, and I was impressed by the bright orange cover that ensures visibility.
Explaining everything to my child in order was educational and enjoyable.
Having safely escaped the ship, our family decided to experience being fish!
I believe this fish competition is one of the most popular experiential educational facilities here.
The kids loved it, while the adults found it quite challenging.
If you ever find yourself stranded on a deserted island, this museum teaches survival strategies.
It’s great to explore those imaginative scenarios together!
The museum provides various methods for surviving on a deserted island through tablet games tailored to children's perspectives.
Now, let's head to the second floor, which also features various experiential facilities.
The second floor is divided into two main themed areas: Ocean Fantasy and Ocean Fantasy Hall.
In the Ocean Fantasy theme area, there are exhibits like the Sardine Beach, Sea of Life, Shark Cage Diving, Ocean Studio, and Jellyfish Garden.
I was particularly impressed by the shark cage diving experience, reminiscent of the movie '47 Meters Down,' where two women face danger while observing sharks from a cage.
Entering the cage triggers a simulation of a shark attack, and you need to hold on tight as the cage moves.
It was a thrilling experience!
Next, we went to see our jellyfish friends, learning about the various jellyfish species inhabiting the southern, western, and eastern seas of Korea.
On the second floor, there is a large screen showing a 3-minute video titled 'Searching for the Giant Whale.'
After watching, I questioned whether giant squids are truly the villains of the ocean!
The final experience was in the Deep Sea Exploration Zone.
I am very interested in diving and hope to try free diving someday.
However, experiencing the deep-sea exploration made me feel a bit intimidated.
Deep-sea creatures are truly fascinating.
We finished all the experiences, and the facilities were well-maintained, making them easy and convenient to enjoy.
The kids had a blast, and I, as an adult, found it quite enjoyable too.
It was satisfying to have a family-friendly outing, especially for those interested in marine life or survival swimming.
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