Uljin Insect Travel Center

A fascinating place where kids can become friends with insects, Uljin Insect Travel Center

A special insect journey in Uljin to enjoy with your child

Located at 344-11 Susan-ri, Geunnam-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, inside Wangpicheon Park, Uljin Insect Travel Center is an eco-friendly exhibition complex themed around insects, where kids and families can experience nature and life up close.

Your first exciting step into the world of insects

• On the first floor, a large moving rhinoceros beetle model warmly welcomes children.
• There are a history hall, exploration hall, and special exhibition hall, where you can learn about and experience insects from Korea and around the world through touchscreen displays and various panels.
• In the media facade room, you can enjoy vivid videos showing real live insects.

Colorful and engaging exhibition experiences

• The special exhibition hall features a wide variety of insect specimens collected from around the world, including butterflies, cicadas, longhorn beetles, stag beetles, and flower beetles, displayed through large frames and three-dimensional presentations.
• You will find easy and fun explanations about insect classification and evolution, insect habitats, and how insects are used as food resources and in medicine.

A unique ecological exhibition found only in Uljin

• On the second floor, there are the Eco-friendly Uljin Ecology Hall, International Industrial Insect Hall, Insect Culture Hall, and Growth Exhibition Hall, where you can also learn about the local ecosystem, the role of insects, and their influence on nature and agriculture.
• Exhibits include insect specimens themed around the four seasons of Uljin, as well as explanations about natural enemy insects and pollinating insects, offering strong educational value.

A space that brings together play and learning

• Media experiences, insect model photo zones, and a variety of explanation panels designed at a child's eye level allow play and learning to blend naturally.
• There are also spaces such as an ecological greenhouse with flying butterflies, where your kids can observe, feel, and experience nature directly.

Visitor information and helpful tips

• Hours: (Business hours information needs to be updated)
• Admission: Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers, military personnel 3,000 won / Children, seniors 2,000 won
• Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, and an elevator is available
• Nearby Wangpicheon Park also has a variety of facilities, picnic spaces, and an animal farm, making it a great choice for a full-day outing.

Recommended for these families

• Kids who are curious about insects and nature
• Families with elementary school children looking for ecology learning or vacation homework ideas
• Families searching for a space that offers both indoor and outdoor experiences

"Uljin Insect Travel Center is more than just an exhibition hall. It is a special place where children can learn about nature and insects with all five senses and enjoy the experience like play. If you visit Uljin, it is definitely worth stopping by."