On Saturday, Oct. 24, Seoul Science Center stays open until 9 p.m. and astronomers point telescopes at the sky for anyone who drops by. The two-day Starlight Festival is free.
When and where
The 2026 Starlight Festival, run by Seoul Science Center with the Nowon Astronomy & Space Science Center, takes place Oct. 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun) at Seoul Science Center in Nowon-gu.
Saturday runs 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a night opening and stargazing; Sunday runs 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Look, listen, make
The center of it is public stargazing with experts. Around it: a relay of astronomy talks, science craft booths where you make your own starlight piece, a special exhibition and workshops by artists in residence, a mystery-planet exploration event and guided exhibition tours.
Booking only for some
Stargazing and the exhibitions need no booking. The talks, workshops and planet event take separate reservations; craft booths are booked on site. Advance bookings come with a souvenir.
If it rains, only the stargazing is cancelled; everything else goes ahead.
Getting there
It is near Hagye Station (Line 7) Exit 3; local buses 1141, 1132 and 1221 also stop nearby. Inquiries: 02-970-4581.
