South Korea stands as one of the world’s most technologically advanced nations, home to global giants like Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The country’s rapid transformation from a war-torn nation to a tech powerhouse in just decades has created a fascinating museum landscape. These institutions showcase everything from ancient Korean inventions to cutting-edge artificial intelligence and robotics. Many offer hands-on experiences that let visitors touch tomorrow’s technology today.
Here is a list of 8 tech museums that capture South Korea’s incredible journey through innovation, each offering unique insights into how technology shapes modern life.
National Science Museum
The National Science Museum offers permanent and rotating science exhibits and a planetarium. The Astronomical Hall, housed inside South Korea’s largest dome, is the centerpiece, offering programming on astronomy and human space travel.
The Science & Technology Hall offers a special look at Korean inventions, including one of the world’s oldest rainfall gauges, the first iron-clad warship, and a “greedy cup” designed to teach manners by spilling on its user if it’s filled more than 70% of the way. Best of all, admission is completely free, though some special exhibitions cost extra.
Nexon Computer Museum
The Nexon Computer Museum is a museum in Jeju City, South Korea. Opening on 27 July 2013, it is one of the first permanent museums in Korea that is dedicated to the history of computers and video games.
As of 2017, the museum houses 6,900 items, including personal computers, video game consoles, arcades, and software. The museum features a computer-themed café and interactive gaming zones.
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Samsung Innovation Museum
Samsung Innovation Museum is an electronics industrial museum run by Samsung, a major global company based in Korea. The museum mainly consists of three sections. Visitors can learn about the history of Korea’s electronic industry, as well as the past, present, and future of the semiconductor, display, and mobile industries, where Samsung has made great achievements.
Located in Suwon, the museum requires reservations for weekday visits. The museum is state-of-the-art in every way, design, art, technology, information, and has the friendliest staff.
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LG Innovation Gallery
Located on the third floor of the LG Sciencepark ISC in Seoul, the LG Innovation Gallery showcases the future technologies and core products that LG is most proud of. LG’s organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology is the future of advanced, high-resolution displays and achieves a picture quality and design that cannot be achieved with LEDs.
Visitors to the LG Innovation Gallery cannot apply for a parking space. Please use public transportation.
Gwacheon National Science Museum
Gwacheon National Science Museum is a contemporary museum featuring interactive science and technology exhibits, along with a planetarium and dining options. The museum houses multiple exhibition halls, including the Astronomical Space section and Natural History Hall.
Kids under seven enter free while adults pay affordable admission fees. The museum offers dining facilities and is surrounded by parkland.
Seoul Science Center
The Seoul Science Center focuses on making science accessible through interactive exhibits and educational programs. “We want you to leave the Seoul Science Center with more questions than you had when you came” perfectly captures their philosophy of sparking curiosity rather than just displaying facts.
Located in Nowon-gu, the center emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that engage visitors of all ages.
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POSCO Museum
The POSCO Museum chronicles POSCO’s history as a world leader in steel-making and South Korea’s industrial development. This newly renovated museum showcases POSCO’s premium products and state-of-the-art technologies. Designed under the theme of “Steel Harmony”, POSCO Gallery invites visitors to appreciate steel’s potential to build a better future.
The museum includes interactive displays and digital walls where visitors can explore the versatility of steel across different applications.
Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang
Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang is the largest mobility theme park in South Korea, offering fun and excitement for visitors as they learn about how cars are manufactured and how they function. The facility goes beyond traditional automotive displays to explore future transportation concepts.
There are many facilities visitors can enjoy, including the KITCHEN, a large area replete with tempting delicacies, our pleasant CAFE, and the SHOP, which offers special collections and souvenirs.
Looking ahead through innovation
These dozen institutions represent more than just collections of gadgets and displays — they chronicle South Korea’s remarkable transformation into a global technology leader. From the ancient Korean inventions at the National Science Museum to the futuristic robots at RAIM, visitors can trace humanity’s technological evolution while glimpsing what tomorrow might bring. Many of these museums offer English-language support and interactive experiences that transcend language barriers.
Whether you’re fascinated by semiconductors, mesmerized by digital art, or curious about autonomous vehicles, South Korea’s tech museums provide windows into both our technological past and our automated future. The country that gave the world everything from CDMA technology to K-pop continues pushing boundaries, and these museums ensure that innovation remains accessible to everyone.
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