Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Art Science Festival Dates, Activity Times, Fees — National Gwangju Science Museum with Kids

An autumn festival is coming
to the science museum lawn 🍂

The National Gwangju Science Museum’s
2026 Art Science Festival will be held
for three days from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun).

The theme is ‘The Scent of Autumn Science Through the Five Senses.‘
See, hear, and touch —
it’s a festival to experience autumn through science.

I’ve organized the museum event details
and the October 7 press release.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?

‘Five Senses Experience’ divides autumn into
five senses: light, sound, touch, movement, and life.
Each is a hands-on activity.

On the lawn in front of Byeolbitnuri Hall,
a junk art garden will be created with over 30 works
made from recycled materials.
At the entrance to the lawn, you’ll find pinwheels
and an autumn field photo zone.

🎨 What Activities Are There?

Each sense offers two crafts,
for a total of 10 activities.

There are 7 sessions per day,
from the first at 09:50 to the seventh at 16:30,
with each session lasting 40 minutes.
Session reservations open at
09:30, 11:30, and 14:00.

The ‘Live Sound Wall,’ where you can play small instruments,
is a free activity at any time.

✨ What’s Happening Each Day?

Here’s a summary of performances and special events by date.

The air balloon show is 1,000 won per person,
you need a separate ticket,
and it’s limited to 150 people via online reservation.

💰 Do You Need an Admission Ticket?

Activities and performances are free, but
only main exhibition hall visitors can participate.

Families with multiple children or single-parent families
get the group rate.

The main building is open from 09:30 to 17:30,
ticket sales close at 16:30.
Open on the 9th for Hangul Day,
closed on the 12th (Mon) for regular maintenance.

🚇 Getting There & Parking

The bus stop ‘National Gwangju Science Museum’
is right in front of the museum.

By car, exit at Gwangsan IC (Hanam·Cheomdan Complex)
on the Honam Expressway.

Payment is by card at unmanned pay stations.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

Ecological pond tour & activity
is for children and their families.
You can observe the pond ecosystem
and each family can release one goldfish.
Up to 20 families per session, 2,000 won per family,
first-come, first-served reservation on the museum website,
applications accepted until 23:59 on the 10th (Sat).

If you participate in 4 or more booth activities
or attend on two consecutive days,
you’ll receive a stamp tour souvenir at the information desk.

Bicycles, kickboards, and similar ride-ons
are not allowed inside.
You can leave them at the outdoor storage area.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Weekend ‘AI Family Song Making’ time & registration
□ ‘Autumn Puzzle Picnic’ time
□ Activity session capacity
□ Outdoor event operation in case of rain

Some items are only in the press release
or not yet in the official guide.
I’ll update this post when they’re announced.

If you have questions, contact the Science Culture Office
at 062-960-6142.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to try several craft activities with their kids
✔ Families who want to add an outdoor festival to their museum visit
✔ Families looking for a Hangul Day weekend outing in Buk-gu, Gwangju

From exhibition hall tours to autumn activities,
it’s a festival perfect for a one-day science outing.

This post is organized from the official guide before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)