This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Tue, Sep 22, 2026 ~ Sun, Nov 1
- Hours
- Weekdays 09:00~18:00 · Sat, Sun, 10/9 09:00~22:00 (Last entry 1 hour before closing)
- Venue
- Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지)1116 Danghangman-ro, Hoehwa-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam
- Fee
- Adults 19,000 won · Children 13,000 won (Free under 36 months)
- Organizer
- Goseong Culture and Tourism Foundation
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
September 20261/3
October 20262/3
November 20263/3
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/13, 2 PM issued · forecasts can change · later days are added as forecasts come out
📌 What's on each day
- 10/10SatFire ShowToday
- 10/24SatHalloween CostumeToday
- 10/25SunFire ShowToday
🔁 Daily · Parade 11:00·14:00 · Main Show 12:30·15:30 · Dino Show 12:00·15:00
🔁 10/9~11/1 every Fri·Sat·Sun · Night Opening
🔁 10/10~11/1 every Sat·Sun · ★ Fireworks
2026 Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo Fees, Fireworks Schedule, Parking – Before Visiting Danghangpo with Kids
2026 Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo poster — Sep 22 (Tue) to Nov 1 (Sun), 2026, Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지), Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
It’s autumn outing season in the land of seaside dinosaurs 🦖
2026 Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
opened on September 22 and
is happening right now.
Until November 1 (Sunday),
as of October 8, there are 25 days left.
The venue is in Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam,
at the Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지).
I’ve organized the official information from the Expo website and
Goseong-gun press releases.
🎪 About the Event
past festival — dinosaur models and entrance sculpture (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
past festival — dinosaur sculpture and DINO WORLD sign (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
The Dinosaur Expo, first held in 2006,
is celebrating its 20th anniversary and 10th edition this year.
The theme is ‘An Exciting Adventure with Dinosaurs.’
It was also selected for ‘Local 100’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Regional Culture Promotion Agency.
This year, the foundation announced that the festival has shifted
from a ‘spectator festival’ to an
interactive, hands-on festival.
💰 Fees & Operating Hours
These are the ticket prices at the venue.
Discounts and free admission require supporting documents.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 19~64) | 19,000 won |
| Children (36 months~18 years) | 13,000 won |
| Under 36 months | Free (with documentation) |
| Families with 3+ children · Seniors 65+ etc. | Adults 8,000 won · Children 5,000 won |
| Groups (15+ Korean nationals) | Adults 14,000 won · Children 7,000 won |
| Season Pass (entire expo) | Adults 80,000 won · Children 50,000 won |
Depending on your ticket purchase amount,
you’ll receive Goseong Love Gift Certificates.
Spend 30,000 won or more: 5,000 won back;
Spend 60,000 won or more: 15,000 won back.
On weekends, the expo is open into the night.
| Category | Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 09:00~18:00 · Entry until 17:00 |
| Night Opening (Sat, Sun, 10/9) | 09:00~22:00 · Entry until 21:00 |
| Yi Sun-sin Theme Exhibition Hall | Entry closes daily at 17:00 · Closes at 18:00 |
✨ Remaining Schedule – What’s On When?
past festival — character performance and dancers (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
There are daily performances at set times,
with special shows and fireworks on weekends.
The schedule may change depending on on-site conditions.
| Date & Time | Program |
|---|---|
| Daily 11:00 · 14:00 | Dinosaur Parade (Night opening days also at 19:30) |
| Daily 12:30 · 15:30 | Main Show (Main Stage) |
| Daily 12:00 · 15:00 | Dino Dance Time (weekdays) · Dino Live Show (weekends, 10/9) |
| 10/9 (Fri) | Magic Mask Show 13:00·16:00 · Granada Performance 18:30 |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Korean Folk Festival 13:00 · Fireworks 20:00 · Fire Spirit (Fire Show) 20:10 |
| 10/11 (Sun) | Balloon Adventure 13:00·16:00 · Pipeline 18:30 |
| 10/13~15 | Cotton Candy Man 13:00 |
| 10/17 (Sat) | Silver Scent 11:00 · Band Performance 13:30 · PMP Band 15:00 · Fireworks 20:00 · Signpost 20:05 |
| 10/18 (Sun) | GoGo Janggu 11:00 · Cotton Candy Man 13:00·16:00 · Lee Sang Band 18:30 |
| 10/21~22 | Balloon Adventure 13:00 |
| 10/24 (Sat) | Team Clown 13:00·16:00 · Halloween Costume Contest 16:00 · Fireworks 20:00 · Granada Performance 20:05 |
| 10/25 (Sun) | J Kingdom 13:00 · Random Dance 16:00 · Fire Spirit (Fire Show) 20:00 |
| 10/31 (Sat) · 11/1 (Sun) | J Kingdom 13:00·18:30 · Random Dance 16:00 · Fireworks 20:00 · Heo Yoonjeong Band (31st) · Cyburger (1st) 20:05 |
Fireworks are held at 20:00 on Saturdays,
and on the final weekend, both Saturday and Sunday.
🦕 What Experiences & Exhibits Are There?
Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지) — large carnivorous dinosaur sculpture in the garden (Aug 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 라이브스튜디오 · KOGL Type 1)
Danghangpo Tourist Site (당항포관광지) — outdoor theme park exhibition area lined with dinosaur models (Aug 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 라이브스튜디오 · KOGL Type 1)
This year, there are more hands-on activities
and new experiences for families.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Experiences | Outdoor fossil excavation · Feeding dinosaurs · Dino puzzles · Floor sketching (Seaside Road Art Playground) |
| Future Science Lab | 4 National Science Museum traveling exhibits · 50+ science devices (Dinosaur Age Exploration · Earthquakes · DNA · Secrets of Geniuses’ Thinking) |
| Exhibits | Theme Hall (4D & Safari Theater, Dinosaur Exhibition Hall) · Jurassic Park · Dinosaur Character Hall · Korean Peninsula Dinosaur Footprint Fossil Hall · Dinosaur Play Village |
| Night | Dinosaur Parade · Fireworks · ‘Garden of Light’ Night Walk |
| ‘Paid’ Mark | Bebepin Play Park · Dino Train · Danghangpo Land · Circus |
‘Paid’ is indicated separately in the guide illustrations.
No official prices are listed.
🚗 Getting There & Parking
This year, parking fees have been waived.
There are parking lots 1, 2, and 3.
At parking lots, restrooms, and entrances,
you can buy tickets via QR code
and enter right away.
Online ticket holders can also enter by scanning the QR code.
| Transportation | Route |
|---|---|
| Car (from Seoul/Busan) | Daejeon-Tongyeong Expressway Goseong IC → Masan · Baedun → Baedun Terminal Intersection → Danghangpo Tourist Site |
| Car (from Changwon) | Machang Bridge → Baedun Gas Station Intersection → Danghangpo Tourist Site |
| Intercity Bus | Goseong Intercity Bus Terminal → Baedun Intercity Bus Terminal → Danghangpo Tourist Site |
| Airplane | Sacheon Airport → Goseong (Hwehwa-myeon) → Danghangpo Tourist Site |
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism festival guide,
it takes about 3~6 hours to look around.
Convenience facilities include stroller rentals and
nursing rooms (with diaper changing tables).
A new ‘Bebepin’ space for families with young children has also opened.
You can re-enter on the same day.
Get a re-entry stamp on your hand at the exit when you leave.
Scooters, tents, and flammable items are not allowed,
and pets are restricted.
The Dino Halloween Costume Contest
is on 10/24 (Sat) 16:00~19:00 at the main performance stage,
selecting 10 family teams and 15 individuals.
Apply via Naver Form by 18:00 on 10/19 (Mon).
Participation is free, but you need an admission ticket.
(also on Sunday 11/1 for the last week)
On weekdays, the expo closes at 18:00
so night programs are only on weekends
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ Operation of shows and fireworks in case of rain
□ Circus, Bebepin, Dino Train fees
□ Shuttle bus operation
□ Stroller rental fees & nursing room locations
□ Where to receive gift certificates
This information is not yet in the official guide.
I will update this post when it is released.
For questions, contact the event at 055-670-7400,
or ticket inquiries at 02-6933-6480.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ A day trip with kids who love dinosaurs
✔ Families looking for fossil excavation and science activities
✔ Families who want to see the Saturday night fireworks
From daytime experiences to Saturday night fireworks,
it’s a great expo to enjoy in one day.
This post is a summary of official information before visiting in person. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). Character images are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 19
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
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)