How can I make a reservation for Ulinoliter at Daejeon Museum of History, and who is eligible to use it?

Ulinoliter can be reserved in advance through the Daejeon City OK Reservation Service website. On-site registration is also possible if there are remaining spots. It is open to children aged 36 months to 8 years, and a maximum of 30 people, including guardians, can enter.

Are there any essential items to bring or precautions to take when using Ulinoliter at Daejeon Museum of History?

Wearing non-slip socks is mandatory when entering Ulinoliter. If you don't have socks, you must use it barefoot. Additionally, bringing in and consuming outside food and beverages are prohibited.

Do the Daejeon Museum of History and Ulinoliter have different closing days and operating hours?

Yes, they do. The Daejeon Museum of History is closed every Monday and operates from 10:00 to 19:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. Ulinoliter is closed every Sunday and Monday, and its session-based operating hours vary between the summer season (March-October) and winter season (November-February).

Do I have to view the museum exhibits to get to Ulinoliter at Daejeon Museum of History?

There is a way to follow the museum's exhibition route, which eventually leads to Ulinoliter. Alternatively, you can park, exit the building, and enter directly into Ulinoliter on the first floor of Building B.

What kind of traditional games are available at Ulinoliter at Daejeon Museum of History?

In addition to large spinning tops, jungle gyms, and slides, Ulinoliter offers various traditional games such as large Yut Nori, San Gaji Nori, Bisa Chigi, Tuho, and Myeongseungdo Nori. At the desks, you can also experience traditional games using small props like Juryeonggu, Gonu, San Gaji, Yut Nori, and Namseungdo.

Daejeon City Museum & Uri Playground: Free Indoor Fun for…

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Hearing there was a free indoor playground to enjoy in Daejeon,

I waited and waited for the perfect time to go, and almost a year later, I finally visited! Haha.

Having visited before COVID-19,

and now returning after five years,

I found both the museum's interior and the playground had changed quite a bit.

The museum, where you can explore Daejeon's history and culture all at once,

and a free indoor playground for kids to enjoy,

namely Uri Noriteo (Our Playground),

I'm excited to introduce you to the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum!

📍 Daejeon Metropolitan Museum
398 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

📍 Daejeon Metropolitan Museum Uri Noriteo (Our Playground)
Daejeon History Museum, 398 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon Metropolitan Museum & Uri Noriteo (Our Playground)

🚙 Address: 398 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

⏰ Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM

Closed every Monday

🅿Parking: Free parking available.

🧾Admission Fee: Free

☎ Phone: 042-270-8600

🕗 Recommended Viewing Time: Museum 1 hour + Uri Noriteo 2 hours

✔ 🚻 Restrooms available (Men/Women).

✔ 🦽 Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

✔ 🐕 Pets not allowed.

✔ Outside food and drinks not permitted.

The Daejeon Metropolitan Museum is located in Doan-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon,

surrounded by Mokwon University, Doan Culture Park, and Jakgeunnae Waterfront Park, along with residential areas. It's perfect for a stroll after your visit.

There's a spacious free parking lot, so I visited without any parking worries.

In fact, I noticed more cars parked for walks in the surrounding area than for museum visits.

However, parking spaces might be limited on weekends.

When visiting by public transport:

Bus: Take lines 213, 601, 706 and alight at I'PARK City.

Take lines 106, 115, 312, 11 and alight at Sangdae Sageori.

Daejeon Metropolitan Museum & Kids' Playground

The parking lot is located on basement level 1 (outdoors),

and to visit the museum, you should go inside the building

and take the elevator up to the 3rd floor.

To visit Uri Noriteo,

you must complete your visit to the museum's exhibitions

before you can go to Uri Noriteo.

Once you arrive on the 3rd floor,

if you follow the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum's viewing path,

you'll eventually reach Uri Noriteo (Children's Experience Room) at the end.

To get to Uri Noriteo, it's essential

to pass through the museum's exhibitions.

Alternatively, after parking, you can exit the building

and enter through Building B on the 1st floor.

I only realized that the buildings were separate

after coming out of the building later.

If you just follow the viewing path,

you might not even notice if you're in Building A or Building B. Hahaha!

When you take the elevator to the 3rd floor,

you'll find the Special Exhibition Hall, Immersive Video Room, and Permanent Exhibition Hall.

📌 Recommended Exhibition Viewing Order

Special Exhibition Hall → Immersive Video Room → Permanent Exhibition Hall → Uri Noriteo

The staff member guiding us

kept telling us to go to the Permanent Exhibition Hall, so we did...

and ended up missing the Special Exhibition Hall and the Immersive Video Room.

It's a shame, so I'll definitely have to visit again next time! haha.

I guess since I was visiting with my child, they assumed I was only there for Uri Noriteo. ;;

In the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum's Permanent Exhibition Hall,

you'll find a space that encapsulates Daejeon's history and culture, from prehistoric and ancient times through the Goryeo, Joseon, and modern eras.

From ancient artifacts to everyday items used by Daejeon's people of the past, it was a fascinating exhibit.

Upon entering, a massive screen greeted us,

showcasing a cascade of Daejeon's famous spots.

Amidst the refreshing torrent of water and text that poured down instantly,

I tried hard to spot any familiar places. Haha!

The exhibition hall's interior was incredibly clean and comfortable.

However, it did get a bit darker in the exhibition rooms as we moved further in.

The viewing path inside was well-organized, making it easy to navigate the exhibitions efficiently.

In the **Prehistory and Ancient Times** section,

you'll discover traces of humans using **Paleolithic Age** tools,

all the way to mountain fortresses and bulwarks that protected Daejeon during the Unified Silla period.

A diorama meticulously recreates the ruins of a small village from the Proto–Three Kingdoms period, located in Yonggye-dong, Yuseong,

and you can broadly appreciate archaeological artifacts unearthed from Daejeon's soil.

In the **Goryeo** section,

you'll find a vibrant array of artifacts unearthed from the Goryeo Village in Sangdae-dong, Yuseong,

alongside roof tiles that attest to the existence of the Yuseong-hyeon government office.

Marvel at Goryeo celadon produced in Guwan-dong, which graced the Goryeo era, and explore the distribution of ceramic kilns in Daejeon.

Additionally, the **Bomunsan Ma-aeyeoraejwasang** (Seated Rock-carved Buddha of Bomunsan), a late Goryeo-era Buddha statue and an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Daejeon, was on display.

In the **Video Room**, a magnificent video showcases the day and night landscapes of

**[Musudongdo (Tangible Cultural Heritage)]**, a Joseon-era "true-view" landscape painting depicting Daejeon's Yudeungcheon Stream, Bomunsan Mountain, and more.

I really wanted to explore for a long time,

but the kids kept urging me to go to "Our Playground,"

so I ended up seeing it much too quickly, which was a shame.

Next time, I plan to come alone and take my sweet time enjoying everything! Haha.

In the **Joseon** section,

you'll find exhibits on government offices and schools established after the Joseon dynasty was founded and administrative districts changed,

as well as the Hoseo Sarim (Confucian scholars from the Hoseo region) who led politics and thought in the late Joseon period.

You can admire the traditional house culture of Daejeon's literati, including Namganjeongsa and Dongchundang,

and view clothing unearthed from Daejeon.

Furthermore, portraits of renowned Hoseo figures, elegant calligraphy, and Joseon-era food culture are also on display.

In the Modern section,

you'll find exhibits on historical movements like the Wijong Cheoksa Movement, the Patriotic Enlightenment Movement, and the March 1st Independence Movement, all dedicated to protecting national sovereignty.

You can explore how the changes in administrative districts during the Japanese colonial period, the construction of the Gyeongbu railway line,

and the relocation of the South Chungcheong Provincial Office all shaped

modern Daejeon.

This spot was the most fascinating for me!

Using media art,

plum blossom tea and traditional snacks,

followed by Songsunju (pine needle liquor) with accompanying appetizers, are 'served' twice on the table.

We watched as drinks were 'poured' and food was 'eaten',

and my kids and I had a blast role-playing there for quite a while. Ha!

The section recreating the streets of the early modern era is absolutely perfect for photo ops! Ha!

At Joongdong Sanghoe (a traditional shop), an old TV was playing classic broadcasts,

and at Samcheolli Yeontan Jip (a briquette house), they even had real coal briquettes on display.

As the playground finally came into view, the kids started excitedly running towards it.

If you go around the corridor and head down to the ground floor,

you'll find the entrance to [Uri Noriteo] (Our Playground).

Daejeon Museum of History's Uri Noriteo (Our Playground) operates on a pre-booking system.

However, even if you haven't booked in advance, on-site registration is available for any remaining spots.

Since it's free,

some people tend to book but don't show up.

So, while weekend bookings can be tough,

on weekdays, apart from occasional morning group bookings,

there are usually plenty of open slots.

How to Use Uri Noriteo (Our Playground)

You can make reservations through the Daejeon City OK Reservation Service website.

OK Reservation Service - Daejeon Metropolitan Citywww.daejeon.go.kr

✅ Eligibility:

Ages 36 months to 8 years old (international age must be entered when applying)

✅ Maximum Capacity:

Up to 30 people, including guardians

✅ Operating Hours:

1 hour 30 minutes / 2 hours

✅ Operating Hours:

	Summer Season (March~October)	Winter Season (November~February)
1st Session	10:00 ~ 11:30	10:00 ~ 11:30
2nd Session	13:00 ~ 14:30	13:00 ~ 15:00
3rd Session	15:00 ~ 16:30	15:30 ~ 17:30
4th Session	17:00 ~ 18:00	Not operating.

✔ Uri Noriteo (Our Playground) is closed every Sunday and Monday.

✔ If only one spot remains, reservations are no longer possible as neither a child nor an adult can use it alone.

✔ Children are not allowed to enter without a guardian. A maximum of 3 children per guardian, and up to 2 guardians per child are allowed.

✔ Each person can make a maximum of 2 reservations per month for weekends (Saturdays) and public holidays. (Only once per day)

✔ Bringing in and consuming food is prohibited.

✔ Wear non-slip socks. If you don't have non-slip socks, use it barefoot.

When you arrive at Uri Noriteo, simply tell them your reservation name at the desk and you're good to go.

Uri Noriteo at Daejeon Museum of History is

a space created to experience and enjoy traditional play culture together.

a hub for traditional play and lifestyle culture.

Not only in Daejeon, but Uri Noriteo has also been established in a total of 7 cultural facilities nationwide.

Daejeon - Daejeon Museum of History

Jeonju - Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Korean Culture Square

Gyeongju - Gyeongju Expo Grand Park

Goyang - Goyang Children's Museum

Yangju - Yangju Hoeamsa Temple Site Museum

Seoul - National Folk Museum of Korea

Paju - National Folk Museum of Korea Paju Branch

Outside our museum,

lockers are available,

which are great for storing heavy luggage in winter.

When I visited, there weren't many people,

so I left my belongings in a corner inside Uri Noriteo.

The restrooms and water dispenser are located towards the exit outside the playground.

You must take off your shoes to enter Uri Noriteo.

Also, wearing non-slip socks is a must.

If you don't have them, you can use it barefoot.

I walked around inside with regular socks,

and it was super slippery.

It would be great to bring non-slip socks!

At the entrance, there was a photo zone with the traditional play character, Joorang,

but my child wasn't tall enough for it.

It seems better suited for slightly younger children. Ha!

As expected of a traditional playground,

traditional play tools of our ancestors were

displayed on one side.

Since the interior was recently renovated,

it's managed in a neat, clean, and pleasant way,

which I really loved.

What's more, the play area's floor is covered with mats,

and it's safely designed,

allowing guardians to feel at ease

and enjoy with their children.

At the Daejeon Museum of Art's Uri Noriteo (Our Playground),

a **giant spinning top** sits in the center,

while a **jungle gym** and **slide** are located at the back.

Sorry, adults can't go up there! 😉

The huge spinning top in the middle

is simply for climbing up and down,

and kids can play on it like a slide.

It's... pretty simple! Haha.

Beyond that, a wonderful array of **traditional Korean games** (jeontong nori) awaits!

You can try out giant Yut Nori, Ssangjjan Nori (stick games), Biseochigi, Tuho (arrow throwing), Myeongseungdo Nori, and so much more.

There are so many traditional games ready for kids

to experience firsthand

and learn about Korea's rich traditional play culture.

Even if you don't know the rules,

detailed instructions are provided,

making even unfamiliar games a blast to discover!

The dice-like pieces for Myeongseungdo Nori

are a bit heavy,

making them a bit challenging for younger children to throw on their own.

They'll need to throw them with a guardian or parent.

Every time the ttakji (paper tile) was thrown,

it made an incredibly loud, echoing sound!

It didn't flip over, but the sound was certainly impressive! Haha!

Around the room, tables are set up with **traditional games** that use **smaller props**.

You can try your hand at Juyeonggu (multi-sided dice), Gonu (Korean board games), Ssangjjan Nori (stick games), Yut Nori, Namsungdo (a board game), Paengichigi (top spinning), Gonggi (jacks), Silttuegi (cat's cradle), Ssangyuk (a backgammon-like game), and more.

I recognized some, but there were so many I'd never seen before!

Even with the guidebooks, trying them out step-by-step with my child was a little confusing at times. 😉

There's a TV nearby showing explanations of the traditional games,

but it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't select a specific video for the game I wanted to learn.

In the end, we stuck to a few games we already knew. Haha!