April is Science Month here in Korea.<br />And the popularity of science is clear, with the total number of visitors to Korea's National Science Museum surpassing the 30 million mark.<br />Attracting more than one-point-five million visitors annually, the museum is helping raise the profile of science in the country.<br />Park Se-young has more. <br />Since relocating to Daejeon in 1990, the National Science Museum has received more than 30 million visitors.<br />The museum welcomes about one-and-a-half million visitors a year …and is said to have broken new ground in Korea's history of science exhibitions.<br />Visitors can learn about the history of science, …while taking part in a range of activities.<br />"Aside from hands-on activities, I liked that there was a variety of displays with detailed descriptions."<br />The museum, open from Tuesday to Sunday and on holiday Mondays, offers free admission with the exception of some facilities.<br />It also provides a free English guide program once a day for foreign visitors upon reservation.<br />"I believe we've grown to become a world-class museum. I think that we should bring about qualitative changes and provide a variety of in-depth activities in the future."<br />By working to increase the popularity of science, the museum hopes to serve as the central hub for hands-on exhibits and scientific research in the future.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News. <br />
