Table of Contents
- Rebirth as a Science Museum from the Hwapocheon, the Land of Life
- Delivering the Message of Life through Stork Release Performance
- Ecological Education Space Built as a Passive Eco-Friendly Building
- Average of 1,000 Daily Visitors, Center of Ecotourism in Gimhae
- How to Get to the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum and Location Information
- The Future of Sustainable Ramsar Wetland City Gimhae
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Rebirth as a Science Museum from the Hwapocheon, the Land of Life
Gimhae has newly opened the 'Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum' to enhance its status as a Ramsar Wetland City.
The opening ceremony held on October 15 gathered representatives from Jinyeong-eup and Hallim-myeon, along with citizens and students to celebrate the new beginning of Hwapocheon.
Delivering the Message of Life through Stork Release Performance
The event began with a choir performance by the children's choir 'Sound and Fragrance Art Troupe'. The pure voices of the children conveyed the message that “the future generations must protect Hwapocheon,” once again reminding us of the importance of environmental protection.
In the subsequent calligraphy performance, the phrase “Where Water and Life Reside, Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum” was beautifully drawn on a large canvas, receiving enthusiastic applause from the citizens. Such events serve as an opportunity to raise interest and love for the local community.
The most notable moment of this event was the stork release performance of the endangered species. The scene of 'Oki' and the stork couple A14 (male) and Baek (female), born this year in Bongha Field, flying into the wild, unfolded.
The gathered people shouted, “Goodbye, storks!” and “Let’s meet again at Hwapocheon!” while children waved their hands, wishing for the soaring of life. Although there were somewhat disappointing situations, such moments left a deep impression on everyone.
Ecological Education Space Built as a Passive Eco-Friendly Building
During the official event, the reasons for building the science museum and its characteristics as an eco-friendly 'passive building' were introduced. This science museum optimizes its internal temperature control and ventilation systems, conserving energy while creating a comfortable indoor environment.
After the event, dignitaries and citizens participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially announcing the opening of the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum.
The exhibition hall is composed of various experiential exhibits and ecological education programs where visitors can learn about Hwapocheon's ecology and water quality, as well as the living organisms. Visitors express great satisfaction, saying it's "a space where we can learn and enjoy with children."
Average of 1,000 Daily Visitors, Center of Ecotourism in Gimhae
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum officially opened on October 1 and completed its pilot operation. Since its opening, it has gained immense popularity, attracting an average of over 1,000 visitors daily. Especially with many elementary school group visits and family visitors, it has established itself as a center for ecological education with children.
Gimhae City is planning to develop the science museum into a 'space for nurturing children's dreams', 'a hands-on experience space for citizens', and 'a venue for international cooperation with global wetland cities'. It is expected that these plans will have a positive impact on the local community and education.
How to Get to the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum and Location Information
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum is located at 330 Jinjeong-ro 265beongil, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. If you are driving, it is about a 5-minute distance from Jinyeong IC on the Namhae Expressway, making it very accessible.
However, public transportation may be somewhat inconvenient, so it is recommended to use a personal vehicle rather than a bus or taxi. There is ample parking space in front of the science museum, ensuring convenience for family visitors.
The Future of Sustainable Ramsar Wetland City Gimhae
Gimhae is planning to develop into a sustainable ecological city where citizens and nature coexist harmoniously through the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum. Hwapocheon is an important site for stork restoration and an ecological resource protected under the Ramsar Convention, and the opening of this science museum will serve as a stepping stone for Gimhae to grow into a 'world-class Ramsar Wetland City'.
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum is a space designed to enhance understanding and enjoyment of nature, promising to pass on a healthy environment to future generations. It is highly recommended as a great place to visit with family near Busan on weekends, especially for those who want to learn about the value of nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Where is the Gimhae Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum located?
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum is located at 330 Jinjeong-ro 265beongil, Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do.
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum is situated in Jinyeong-eup, about 5 minutes from the Jinyeong IC on the Namhae Expressway, making it convenient for visitors coming by car. Public transport can be somewhat inconvenient, so it is recommended that family visitors or tourists use personal vehicles. There is a large parking lot in front of the museum to assist visitors.
Q. What are the main ecological education programs offered at the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum?
The museum operates various experiential exhibitions and educational programs about Hwapocheon's ecology and water quality, as well as its living organisms.
Inside the museum, there are various exhibitions that help understand the ecological environment of the Hwapocheon area, and hands-on educational programs are available. Designed as a space where children and families can learn and enjoy together, it provides great satisfaction to young visitors and their families. This helps promote the importance of local ecosystem preservation and environmental protection.
Q. What features does the building of the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum have?
The Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum is designed as an eco-friendly passive building, providing energy savings and a comfortable indoor environment.
The museum building applies passive architectural technology to optimize indoor temperature control and ventilation systems. This reduces energy consumption and allows for exhibitions and education to occur in a nature-friendly environment. These architectural characteristics are noted as a good example of practicing local environmental protection and sustainable development.
Q. What programs were included in the opening ceremony of the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum?
Various events, such as children's choir performances, calligraphy exhibitions, and stork release performances, took place.
The opening ceremony began with a performance by the children's choir 'Sound and Fragrance Art Troupe', conveying messages about environmental protection. During the calligraphy exhibition, the phrase “Where Water and Life Reside, Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum” was written, earning responses from the citizens. Notably, the stork release performance of the endangered species deeply moved visitors and reminded them of the importance of life.
Q. What should be noted and how to access the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Museum?
Public transportation access is somewhat inconvenient, and it is recommended to use personal vehicles as there is ample parking space.
The museum is about a 5-minute drive from Jinyeong IC on the Namhae Expressway, making it easily accessible by car. However, using public transport may be inconvenient as buses or taxis might be less accessible, so family visitors are encouraged to use personal vehicles. There is a spacious parking area in front for convenient parking.
