A Fun Educational Outing Course in Daejeon

How old is the Earth? What is the Earth's place in the universe? Children's curiosity is infinite. In Daejeon, there are many museums and research centers where you can view, observe, and learn various things about the Earth. This course tours from the Geological Museum—which may seem a bit unfamiliar and rigid, but is full of fascinating things—to Daejeon Observatory, the Natural Heritage Center, and the Creative Invention Experience Hall.

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   Natural Heritage Center

   천연기념물센터

   The Natural Heritage Center is a national research institute established to inform the public of the value and importance of natural heritage through systematic research, investigation, exhibition, and education regarding natural monuments and scenic sites. The Natural Heritage Center exhibits research results on natural heritage, including fossils such as dinosaur eggs and footprints, taxidermy specimens of animals like Asiatic black bears, otters, and eagles, and plant specimens like the Jondori pine tree to assist in the learning of professional researchers and youth. It also provides creative experiential learning opportunities unique to the center through hands-on activity spaces, search kiosks, bird song listening corners, and a video room.MoreLess

   

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   Creative Invention Experience Hall of Invention Education Center

   발명교육센터 창의발명체험관

   The Creative Invention Experience Hall inside the Invention Education Center is designed so that students can easily understand and experience inventions through play and fun across four themes: 'Click, Imagination Icon', 'Seeing the Power of Imagination', 'Bearing the Fruits of Imagination', and 'Imagination Becomes Reality'.MoreLess

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   Geological Museum

   지질박물관

   As the first comprehensive specialized geological museum in Korea, it strives to contribute to the popularization of geological science by providing exhibitions of geological specimens such as minerals, rocks, and fossils, screening videos, and holding lectures or hands-on learning programs. It also operates a geological sample repository, establishing a storage system for specimens and drill cores for professionals.MoreLess

   

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   Daejeon Observatory

   대전시민천문대

   Daejeon Observatory is Korea's first public observatory to conduct public observations for the general public. The 10-inch refracting telescope installed in the First Observation Room has the largest aperture in Korea, and solar prominences can be clearly observed using a prominence filter. On clear days, visitors can primarily observe the Sun during the day, and celestial bodies such as planets, the Moon, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies at night.MoreLess

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