Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))
About
The Natural Heritage Center was established to help visitors learn about the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages. Fossils of dinosaur eggs and footprints along with animal and plant specimens and many other natural heritages are on display. With the guide of professional researchers, young visitors can learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided at the Natural Heritage Center. The center is developing more exhibitions through academic exchanges with UNESCO and various international organizations specializing in natural heritages.
Location
927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon (35204)
Operating Hours
March-October 09:30-17:30 November-February 10:00-17:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Rest Days
Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving day)
Admission
Free
Parking
Available
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-610-7610
Website
nrich.go.kr/nhc/index.doScale
Total size: 22,942 ㎡ / Building size: 6,943 ㎡ / Exhibition hall: 3,726 ㎡ (2F) / Research and maintanance area: 2,940 ㎡ (B1-3F)
Time Required
Approx. 1 hour
Program Information
Children's Natural Heritage Experiece Program, Nature Culture Class for elementary school students
Collections Status
394 specimens, 235 panels, 20 videos, 5 AR and VR equipment
Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Foreign language leaflets available (English, Japanese, Chinese) * Guided tour in English & Japanese available with advance reservation