National Gwacheon Science Museum Hosts 'Asia-Pacific Science Museum Association Annual Meeting'

The Gwacheon National Science Museum (Director Han Hyeong-ju) announced on the 4th that it will host the 'Asia-Pacific Science Museum Association Annual Meeting (ASPAC 2024)' from the 3rd to the 7th to expand international exchanges of science museum achievements and spread the Korean Wave of science.

The event will begin with an opening ceremony on the 4th and continue until the 6th, featuring keynote speeches, academic conferences, and side events such as science fairs, science markets, science shows, and hands-on programs throughout the Gwacheon Science Museum.

Yoo Sang-im, Minister of Science and ICT, said in a video congratulatory message at the opening ceremony, “Science museums play an important role in making science and technology, which can often seem difficult to the public, more accessible, and provide talented individuals who will lead the future with opportunities to grow as scientists contributing to human progress and welfare.” He added, “I hope that the 2024 Asia-Pacific Science Museum Annual Meeting will serve as a foundation for science museums worldwide to take a leap forward by discussing issues that domestic and international experts have considered about science museums and sharing their experiences and know-how.”