Ewha Womans University Natural History Museum

Ewha Womans University Natural History Museum was established on November 20, 1969, as the first of its kind in Korea, with the aim of contributing to school education and social education about nature. The museum features various specimens of animals, plants, minerals, rocks, and fossils, as well as diorama exhibitions recreating actual natural ecosystems, an ecology corner where live animals can be observed, and video facilities to experience natural environments through images, using the latest exhibition techniques to provide an educational venue for experiencing nature in the city.

The museum conducts pure academic research related to natural history, collects, preserves, exhibits, and studies animals, plants, minerals, rocks, and fossils, and houses and displays numerous rare specimens including endangered species, natural monuments, internationally protected birds, endemic and rare species, and new species. Valuable natural history specimens are stored in state-of-the-art storage rooms with constant temperature and humidity control for use as research materials. Additionally, the museum operates various science exploration experiments and nature observation programs for students, such as natural history classes, field study educational programs, and special lectures.