Embark on a journey to explore the history of Korea’s astronomical observation and scientific advancement, vividly brought to life through immersive video contents. Let’s explore from ancient dolmens and constellations depicted on ancient tomb murals to the groundbreaking observations made by modern telescopes.

Gain profound understanding of a Korean masterpiece of celestial planishpere map through informative videos and meticulously crafted replicas and and original rubbigs, and have a chance to compare it with a Chinise counterpart “Soonwoo Celestial Map”. You will uncover exceptional qualities that set Korean celestial map apart.

Take a look at the original Rain Gauge Pedestal of Tongyeo(National Treasure) and an informative video about it. This rain gauge pedestal was manufauctured when navy headqaurters were stationed in Tongyeong. It is assumed to have been constructed back in 1811 or 1871 as evidenced by the inscrption “February of Sinmi year. It is an evidence that the world’s first nationwide rainfall measurement network was established in Joseon Dynasty.

Through an interactive media table experience about water gauge ―an innovative invention in the reign of King Seojong, visitors can gain in-depth appreciation for the outstanding ingenuity and technological advancements of Joseon-era meteorology. Water Gauge was an ingenious device to predict droughts and floodings back then.

Clepsydra, a water clock during Joseon Dynasty, was completed by an outstanding scientist named Yeong-sil Jang in 1434 and it was installed in the Borugak of Gyeongbok Palace. Restored Clepsydra, which was used as the new national standard clock back then, and its related working exhibits are showcased boasting the excellence of watch-making techniques of that era.

Try out restored exhibit and and related working exhibits of “Okru”. It is an automatic water clock invented in 1438 by Yeongsil JANG (historic scientist in Joseon dynasty) ― 4 years later after Clepsydra had been complted. You will find out the originality of science and technology of Korea.

Try out and compare restored exhibits and and related working exhibits of Armillary Clock made by Yiyoung SONG(Astronomer) and Daeyong HONG (Mathematician) to find out Korea’s outstanding clock-making techniques.

Take a look at the oldest metalloid type prints published in Heungdeok temple in 1377 to see the excellence of metalloid type printing teqniques of Korea.

First made in 1409, and under the rule of King Munjong, It has a portable multi-rocket launcher attached on its carts to shoot 50 or 200 thin arrows at a time.

You can witness the excellence of gunpower wagons during Joseon Dynasty, which was a mibile firing waepon develpoed in 1452, playing a decisive role in leading a victory in the Battle of Haengusanseong Fortress.

You can learn about the superiority of Joseon Dynasty military unit by learning about the structure of turle-shaped assault ships for the Joseon navay during Japan’s attempt to invade it called “Imjin War”. and through an interactive expericne of becoming a Joseon naval officer.

Here displayed are replica of two-headed carriage from Gojoseon Dynasty and bronze items shpaed as pistol, traditional bamboo hat and E-shaped device. Come and see them and realize the greatness of bronze-making techniques of Korea incomparable to that of China back then.

Let’s learn about the history of how ceramic making techniques have been developed in Korea by looking at the display of various traditional ceramics such as Earthenware pottery of 3-kongdoms peiod, Goryeo celadon, Joseon white porcelain, white porcelain blue flower peony literary and Moon Jar, which was registered as Daejeon’s tangible cultural asset.

This bell was completed in 771 to commemorate the merits of King Soengdoek. Through the experience of video contents about King Seongdek’s divine bell, you learn hear the most scientific and beautiful sound of bells.

Pony car is the first indigenous car model made in Korea in 1974 and it was extremely popular as soon as it was released in December 1975. Through media art about its development and export process, you can learn about how the car industry has grown in Korea.

It is an oil tanker ship manufactured in 1974, being a historic milestone in the ship-making industry in Korea. You can discover how Korea has been able to grow into world-class level in terms of ship-making by checking out how Atlantic Barron ship was made and succeeded.