Make May Memorable
with your kids in Seoul!
With holidays such as Children's Day and Buddha's Birthday, there's more time to spend with your family in this month of May! Experience places in Seoul that your children will never forget. We at Visit Seoul took the time to compile a list of places that your kids would like and have separated them by age. Life can get busy sometimes and it's hard to spend time with your kids in those seasons, but fret not. Just refer to this list and build unforgettable memories!
Toddlers: i-Play (Kid's Cafe)
"i-Play" is an indoor playground intended to foster creativity within children. Every month, "i Play" has unconventional education programs that aim to make a child's imagination and creativity come alive.
・ Times: [Weekdays] Group times: 12:30-18:00, Non-group times: 10:30~18:00/ [Weekends] no reservations: 10:30-18:00
※ Closed on Mondays
・ Entrance Fee: Child: 10,000 won (2 hours)/ Adult: 4,000 won
・ Phone #: 02-2153-0742
・ Website: http://iplaymuseum.com ・
Address: 1 F, 281, Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul
・ How to get there: Dongdaemun History & Culture
Park Station, Exit 1
※ Closed as of Feb 2019
Kindergarteners: Children's Folk Museum
The children's museum at the National Folk Museum of Korea will be open on Children's day. Regular and special exhibits (including an outdoor one) will be available for familes to come and enjoy.
・Times: March-May: 09:00-18:00, Jun-Aug: 09:00-18:30, Sept-Oct: 09:00-18:00, Nov-Feb: 09:00-17:00, Sat, Sun, and Holidays in May-Aug: 09:00-19:00
※ Last tickets will be sold 1 hour before closing
・Entrance fee: Free
・Phone Number : 02-3704-4540
・Web: http://www.kidsnfm.go.kr/nfmkid/index.do
・Address: 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
・Transportation: ★ Gyeongbokgung station, exit 5, 5 min walk★Anguk Station, Exit 1, 15 min walk
★Gwanghwamun Station, exit 2, 15 min walk
Kindergarteners: Seoul Animation Center
The Seoul Animation Center was built in 1999 in an effort to develop the nation's cartoon and animation industry. It houses Korea's very first animation theater, which is exclusively for showing animated films. See anything and everything that is related to animation. Definitely worth checking out for any kid!
・ Time: every Tues-Sun 09:00 - 18:00 (closed every Mon. and on holidays)
※ Reservations must be made in advance
・ Entrance Fee: Free (some programs have a fee)
・ Phone number: 02-3455-8341~2
・ Website: http://www.ani.seoul.kr/
・ Address: 26, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
・ Transportation: Myeong-dong Station, Exit 1 or 3
At Kidzania, kids have the chance to explore and simulate 90 different possible occupations. After working at these respective jobs, kids can receive Kidzania currency and open an account at a virtual bank.
・ Times: Time 1: 10AM-3PM, Time 2: 3:30PM-8:30PM, or all day from 10am-8:30PM
・ Address: 240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
・ Entrance Fee: Kids- Time 1: 35,000 won, Timeslot 2: 38,000 won, ALL day: 59,000 won, Teenagers, Adults- Time 1 or 2: 16,000 won, all day: 18,000 won
・ Phone #: 1544-5110 http://www.kidzania.co.kr/web/eng/home
・ Transportation: Jamsil station, Exit 4.
With cutting-edge facilities and interesting commentaries, you will be able to experience the stars in a fun and different way. Kids can experiment with a telescope and also do fun astronomy-related programs. There will also be a chance to go on a star-lit walk through the city.
・Times: Fri-Sat: 19:00-21:00 ※ Reservations must be made in advance
・Address: 2, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
・Entrance Fee: Adults 4,000 won, Children 3,000 won, Toddlers 2,000 won
・Phone #: 02-2204-3190
・Website: http://www.astroseoul.or.kr
・Transportation: Gwangnaru Station, exit 2 →cross the crosswalk, turn left, and walk straight for 50m
Middleschool, Highschool: City Walking Tour
From royal palaces to the city hall, Seoul city's walking tour lets you see a wide spectrum of places. There are over 20 different places that you can visit during these courses and it is the perfect opportunity for kids to experience the rich history of Seoul. Soak in the history, landscapes, and magnificent buildings as you walk through the land and give your kids an understanding of Seoul that cannot be taught with a textbook.
・Times: Weekdays 10:00, 14:00/ Weekends 10:00, 14:00, 15:00 ※ Reservations must be made in advance
・Entrance Fee: Free
・Phone #: 02-3700-3900
Middleschool, Highschool: Temple Stay
Give your kids a break from the academic life and sign up for Temple Stay. They will be able to experience things like a typical Buddhist meal, tea ceremony, and the "180 bows". Each temple offers a different Temple Stay experience, so find out which one suits you best and learn more about traditional Korean Buddhist culture.
・Fee: Adults: 60,000 won, Students: 40,000 won (for an overnight stay, the price will vary according to the temple)
・Phone #: 02-2031-2000
・Website: http://eng.templestay.com/
※ Reservations must be made in advance
*Photo: CULTURAL CORPS OF KOREAN BUDDHISM