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Explore the wonders of the cosmos at Pocheon Art Valley's free Astronomical Science Museum. With its captivating planetarium, it's a fantastic educational outing for kids and adults alike.
The Planetarium is so much fun!
(Please keep the noise down though!)
Constellations, planets, and more —
A place where you can learn through experience
Pocheon Shinbuk Art Valley 1
When my second child was little,
Due to the height restriction (no admission for those under 100cm),
They couldn't see the planetarium
And waited outside with their grandpa.
(Though they don't remember it now, haha)
I had such a good memory from my first visit,
And now they're a bit older,
So we came back again! Lol.
Location
📍 Pocheon Art Valley Astronomical Science Center
234 Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating Hours
Weekdays (Mon-Thu) 9:30 - 17:30
Weekends (Fri-Sun) 9:30 - 21:30
Contact
031-538-3488
Parking
Art Valley Parking Lot (Free)
Admission
Free
There's also an astronomical observatory,
But it only operates on weekends (Fri-Sun, and public holidays).
(Inquire at the Science Center's 1st-floor information desk)
Exterior
There's also an outdoor performance hall next door.
(It's called the Sanmaru Performance Hall, according to the brochure)
Exterior
Interior
As soon as you enter,
Head to the information desk
To check the planetarium show times
And reserve your spot first!!
The planetarium has height restrictions.
(Restricted entry for those under 100cm, seniors, and pregnant women)
Shows run every 30 minutes,
But if you don't book your ticket in advance,
You'll be exploring the exhibition hall
And then have to come back down to the 1st floor
To buy a ticket again, which can be a hassle.
(I once forgot and had to go up and down like that!)
Exhibition Hall 1
Exhibition Hall 1
Is where you can learn about Earth, they say.
It's quite small, so I quickly looked around
To head up to the 2nd floor (my impatient side came out!)
So I didn't really get into deep reading, haha.
They say the digital guestbook can't be emailed anymore.
(It used to be sent to your email, you see.)
Still, since I came all this way, I decided to try it out.
Well.....you don't really have to.
Exhibition Hall 2
Learn about the diverse planets in our solar system
and discover constellations through motion-sensing experiences.
In Exhibition Hall 2,
the most fun part is definitely the motion-sensing experience haha.
You can use your hands to move and find constellations.
However, it didn't seem to recognize children's hands very well ;;;
(It was the same before, too.)
After exiting Exhibition Hall 2, on the way to the restrooms between it and Exhibition Hall 3,
Exhibition Hall 3
You can learn about deep space and astronomy.
You can also learn about the different types and characteristics of light through an infrared camera.
(Referenced the guide.)
Shine the infrared camera on things,
and seeing the real-time appearance of the sun was really interesting!
The Planetarium (Celestial Projection Room)
Now, when it's time, we head over to the Planetarium!
There were quite a few people waiting in line.
Inside the Planetarium
You can learn all about constellations while watching the show.
There are programs showcasing constellations visible in different seasons, introductions to planets,
and even a space exploration program that feels like you're riding a roller coaster!
(With captivating music and moving seats, it's a truly exhilarating experience!)
However, about half of the planetarium screen seemed a bit blurry.
I wasn't sure if it was due to sunlight sneaking in,
or if it was broken (?)
And what really stood out this time was how incredibly noisy it was during the show.
I get that with a younger audience,
a certain amount of chatter is to be expected.
But,
elementary school students were openly chatting away,
and their parents weren't doing anything to stop them.
Some parents were even speaking loudly to their young children to explain things...
I really wished a staff member would have stepped in to quiet things down.
(Though, I suppose they might not have heard from the control room...)
After our visit to the planetarium,
we headed down to explore Cheonjuho Lake at Pocheon Art Valley.
Overall Thoughts
This visit was a little disappointing because we encountered some visitors with less-than-ideal etiquette,
making it hard to focus on the program's narration ㅠㅠㅠ.
Despite that, the Astronomical Science Center is truly a fantastic place to bring children!
It's not overwhelmingly large,
offers engaging hands-on programs,
and features a captivating planetarium.
If you're ever visiting Pocheon Art Valley, you absolutely *must* check it out!
The Pocheon Sinbuk Art Valley Astronomical Science Center operates from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays (Monday-Thursday). On weekends (Friday-Sunday), it operates from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Admission to the planetarium is restricted for children under 100cm tall, the elderly, and pregnant women. Viewings take place every 30 minutes, and it is recommended to make a reservation or purchase tickets in advance at the 1st-floor information desk for convenient use.
There is no admission fee for the Pocheon Sinbuk Art Valley Astronomical Science Center. Parking is available at the Art Valley parking lot, which is also provided free of charge.
The astronomical observation room operates only on weekends (Friday-Sunday) and public holidays. For detailed information on its use, please inquire at the 1st-floor information desk of the science center.
In the 2nd Exhibition Hall, you can learn about various planets in the solar system. Specifically, motion-sensing experiences allow you to find constellations with your hands.
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