National Fisheries Science Museum Aquarium Gets Major Makeover After 10 Years... From Viewing Tank to Interactive Experience

Total Budget of 600 Million Won, 349 Square Meters of Interactive Zones Planned

Fluorescent Coral Reefs, Sea Turtles, and Archerfish Join the Exhibit

The National Fisheries Science Museum's signature exhibition facility, the aquarium, is set to undergo a major transformation for the first time in 10 years.

The core objective is to turn the space from a simple viewing area for fish into an interactive environment where visitors can experience both marine biology and fisheries science and technology.

The National Fisheries Science Museum (Director Kim Jihwan) announced on June 11 that it will carry out a complete remodeling of the aquarium in order to offer visitors a wider range of marine life exhibits and hands-on content.

This is the first large-scale overhaul since the museum opened in 2015. A total budget of 600 million won will be invested, and the aquarium on the first floor, which covers 349 square meters, will be newly renovated.

This move is in line with the recent trend of marine exhibition facilities evolving from simple viewing spaces to ones that combine hands-on experiences and education, reflecting the museum’s effort to strengthen its content competitiveness.

The remodeling work will take place from June 22 until the end of August. The exhibition space will be organized into four themed sections: 'Blue Signal', 'Dynamic Flow', 'Living Canvas', and 'Brackish Garden'. Visitors will be able to experience, step by step, the survival strategies of marine organisms, the diversity of ecosystems, and stories of coexistence between the sea and humanity.

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The newly renovated aquarium will feature special exhibitions using fluorescent coral reefs and blue UV lighting. New attractions will include a dedicated display for the rarely seen hawksbill sea turtle, an enlarged observation zone for the big-belly seahorse, tanks for reef fish and crustaceans, and a shadow tank.

Exhibits showcasing the museum’s research achievements will also draw attention. Fish species developed through research, such as the king flounder and giant grouper, will be on display, allowing visitors to directly witness the accomplishments of fisheries science and technology.

Interactive elements will be strengthened as well. There will be a hands-on tank where visitors can closely observe archerfish shooting water to catch prey, as well as a paludarium featuring aquatic turtles, mudskippers, and more.

Director Kim Jihwan of the National Fisheries Science Museum stated, "This remodeling is not just a facility upgrade, but a project to develop the museum’s signature content into a future-oriented marine education space," adding, "We will create an environment where visitors can engage with marine life and fisheries science and technology in an easier and more interesting way."

During the construction period, all exhibition facilities inside the museum, except for the aquarium, will remain open as usual. Updates on the remodeling process and new content will be released through the National Fisheries Science Museum's website and social media channels.

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