This guide summarizes official announcements (the Daegu City Arboretum Management Office's exhibition and arboretum pages) and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 ~ Sun, Nov 15
- Hours
- 09:00~18:00 (Daegu Arboretum opening hours)
- Venue
- Daegu Arboretum · Dongdaegu Station Plaza (대구수목원 · 동대구역 광장)342 Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu (대구 달서구 화암로 342)
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Daegu Metropolitan City Arboretum Management Office
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
November 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 11/6Fri★ Opening dayToday
- 11/9MonGreenhouse limitedToday
🔁 Daily · Arboretum mum exhibition 09:00~18:00 · Dongdaegu Station Plaza mum sculptures
Daegu Arboretum Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2026 Dates, Hours & Parking – Plus the Mums at Dongdaegu Station
It’s the season when Daegu Arboretum, in autumn colors,
fills with the scent of chrysanthemums 🌼
The 2026 Daegu Arboretum Chrysanthemum Exhibition (2026 대구수목원 국화전시회)
runs from November 6 (Fri) to 15 (Sun)
for ten days at Daegu Arboretum
and Dongdaegu Station Plaza.
Admission and parking at the arboretum are free.
I’ve summarized the Daegu City Arboretum Management Office’s
exhibition page (updated October 7) and its arboretum visitor guide.
🎪 About the Exhibition
The Arboretum Management Office describes it as an exhibition
for visitors to rest among autumn foliage
and the scent of chrysanthemums.
The works on display include model works, bonsai works, thousand-bloom works,
and large and small mums, about 13,000 pieces in all.
Three venues are listed:
Daegu Arboretum, Dongdaegu Station Plaza,
and Hajungdo Island in the Geumho River.
🌳 What’s at Daegu Arboretum?
Daegu Arboretum — The Daegu Arboretum monument and lush vegetation (Sep 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김지영 · KOGL Type 1)
Here is what the Arboretum Management Office lists
for the arboretum exhibition.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Chrysanthemum topiary | Animals, plants and other natural forms made of mums in the central plaza |
| Mum bonsai & landscapes | Chrysanthemum bonsai and landscape works capturing the grace of old trees |
| Arboretum guided talks | Run during the exhibition · Sign up on site |
The central plaza topiary is meant to show the value of the environment
and coexistence through the beauty of nature.
🌵 What Else Can You See?
Daegu Arboretum — A golden barrel cactus inside the glass greenhouse (Sep 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김지영 · KOGL Type 1)
Daegu Arboretum — A lush forest path with an information sign (Sep 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김지영 · KOGL Type 1)
The arboretum guide says there are more than 2,000 plant species,
and its map numbers 31 spots.
Here are some good stops with kids.
| Garden | Details |
|---|---|
| Cactus & Succulent Garden | Octagonal glass greenhouse · about 200 kinds of cacti and succulents |
| Tropical Fruit Garden | Tropical fruits and warm-climate trees rarely seen in Daegu |
| Bonsai Garden · Miniature Landscape Garden | Permanent bonsai works and wildflower landscapes |
| Forest trail | 3.96km around the arboretum, starting from the main gate |
The greenhouse can only be visited from 10:00 to 16:00.
🚉 What’s at Dongdaegu Station Plaza?
Chrysanthemum works are also set up
at Dongdaegu Station Plaza.
| Work | Details |
|---|---|
| Butterfly, swan & elephant models | Lit with landscape lighting as a nighttime attraction |
| Airplane & otter (Dodalssu) | Chrysanthemum topiary promoting Daegu |
| Thousand-bloom chrysanthemum | A single plant grown to bloom a thousand flowers |
The arboretum does not open at night,
so to see lit-up chrysanthemums after dark,
head to Dongdaegu Station Plaza.
🏝️ Hajungdo’s Mums Come First
The chrysanthemum display on Hajungdo Island
runs earlier, from October 23 (Fri) to 27 (Tue),
during the 2026 Daegu Garden Show.
Our guide → Daegu Garden Show 2026
🚗 Hours & Parking
These are the visiting rules from the
Arboretum Management Office’s ‘Arboretum Guide’.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 342 Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu (대구 달서구 화암로 342) |
| Opening hours (September to December) | 09:00~18:00 |
| Admission & parking | Free |
| Greenhouse visits | 10:00~16:00 |
| Every Monday | Visits to the greenhouses, Forest Culture Exhibition Hall and Wood Culture Experience Center are restricted |
The only Monday during the exhibition is November 9.
The Monday restriction listed in the guide
covers the greenhouses, exhibition hall and experience center.
Naver Place’s directions go from Hwawon IC on the Guma Expressway
past Daegok Station and Samsung Raemian Apartments
into the arboretum.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
Daegu Arboretum — Children walking along an arboretum path (Sep 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김지영 · KOGL Type 1)
The arboretum bans bringing in food,
but says a simple packed lunch and water are fine.
Please take any trash home with you.
Pets are not allowed inside,
and bicycles and inline skates are not permitted.
The arboretum asks parents to keep an eye on children
so that plants and facilities are not damaged.
For chrysanthemums lit up at night,
go to Dongdaegu Station Plaza
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ Times and sign-up spot for the arboretum guided talks
□ Installation period and lighting hours at Dongdaegu Station Plaza
□ Parking congestion measures and temporary lots during the exhibition
□ Public transportation information
□ Operation in case of rain
These details are not in the official information yet.
We’ll update this article when they come out.
If you have questions, contact the Daegu City Arboretum Management Office
at 053-803-7302.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to see animal-shaped mum topiary with their kids
✔ Families who want to stroll the autumn arboretum with a packed lunch
✔ Families passing through Dongdaegu Station who want to see mums lit up at night
The arboretum by day, Dongdaegu Station Plaza by night:
Daegu’s chrysanthemums, for ten days.
This article is based on official information, organized before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character illustrations are GPT-generated.
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🔄 Updates
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📎 Sources
- 한국관광공사 관광사진 갤러리 — 대구수목원 사진(공공누리 제1유형) 한국관광공사 · 관공서
- 국화전시회 (전시개요·주요 전시내용) 대구광역시 수목원관리소 · 2026.10.7 · 관공서
- 수목원 안내 (이용시간·입장료·주차요금·내방객 주의사항) 대구광역시 수목원관리소 · 2026.7.29 · 관공서
- 연간축제일정 '대구수목원 국화 전시회' 대구관광 · 관광
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 2026-10-10. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)