Samsung Innovation Museum
129 Samsung-ro, Suwon, South Korea
The Samsung Innovation Museum, located on Suwon’s Samsung Campus, is filled with exhibits on the history of technology, special technical components, and modern innovations. The educational spaces and theaters across the museum’s three halls showcase how technology has evolved over the years and the role played by corporations such as Samsung, making it an ideal destination for anyone interested in technology.
The basics
Weekday guided tours of the Samsung Innovation Museum are 1.5 hours long and require an advanced booking. If visitinging independently, expect to spend around 1-2 hours here, depending on how many of the explanatory videos you decide to watch. Few sightseeing tours of Suwon will include a visit to the museum due to its limited opening hours, but any that do will likely take place on Saturdays.
Things to know before you go
Admission to the museum is free of charge.
The museum has a dress code, with visitors discouraged from wearing flip-flops and sweatpants.
Photography for personal use is permitted, while photos and videos for commercial use require permission.
Facilities at the museum include lockers, nursing rooms, and a wheelchair rental service.
Visitors will find several options for parking within the Samsung complex.
How to get there
The Samsung Innovation Museum is located in the southeast of Suwon on the Samsung campus. Take the train from Seoul to Suwon station, board the metro to Suwon City Hall station, then walk to the museum in roughly 20 minutes. Travelers staying in the historic center of Suwon can take various city buses to this part of the city.
When to get there
Opening hours at the Samsung Innovation Museum are limited to one hour in the afternoon on weekdays and during typical business hours on Saturdays. Visiting on a weekday requires an advanced reservation and taking a guided tour, so going on Saturdays is the most flexible option, especially for spontaneous visits.
Places to visit near the Samsung Innovation Museum
While the Samsung Innovation Museum is far from most of Suwon’s attractions that lie in its historical center, you will find several places nearby to make the trip worth it. Hyowon Park is a scenic spot with ponds, traditional architecture, and beautiful fall foliage. Close by, Na Hye Seok Street is a pedestrian street with a series of modern sculptures along it.
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