The Seoul Robot & AI Museum: Where Technology Meets Imagination
Last Updated on November 10, 2025
Seoul, Korea is where people always seem to be pushing the envelope with tech, figuring out where it can be used and jumping on the next newest thing so it’s not surprising that it is now home to the Seoul Robot & AI Museum (서울로봇인공지능과학관), or RAIM for short. Not just a bunch of robots, it’s a hands-on, do-it-yourself experience where technology and art combine with architecture to introduce how we may be living, working, and dreaming in the future.
If you’re looking for things to do in Seoul with kids, this is definitely one to add to your list. They will be blown away by the interactive displays and love getting their hands on the various devices and opportunities. Get ready to code, talk, and learn about what might be coming in the future.
Get ready to explore the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to robots and artificial intelligence:
Basic Info
Address: 100 Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul (서울 도봉구 창동 100)
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
Admission: Free, Some experiences do require a fee
Website: https://science.seoul.go.kr/RAIM/index.do
Important information!
- Advance reservation is required. Go to their website to reserve any and all experiences you want to partake in.
- The RAIM PLAY free-viewing experience on the 2nd floor is not available on Sundays.
Architecture Worth the Visit
Even before you step inside, RAIM’s design will make you want to check it out. It reminded me of Dongdaemun Design Plaza with it’s curvature and lines. It just has that futuristic look. Designed by Melike Altınışık Architects (MAA), the building looks like a gleaming silver orb that’s just landed from another planet, much like the vibes I get from DDP.
The centerpiece of the building is a vertical tunnel that connects every floor. Step on the escalator to be whisked from the first floor up to the third floor surrounded by a swirling, light-filled path. It will give you that feeling of entering another dimension.
Floor By Floor Interaction
RAIM isn’t a traditional museum where you quietly observe so don’t expect to go from diorama to diorama learning, rather, it’s a place that invites you to think, touch, and talk about the technology we use today and the technology that’s shaping our lives.
Because it is very experiential, it’s best to reserve everything in advance because there is limited availability. But do go earlier than anything you reserve, because there are other activities to check out too.
1F: Welcome to the Future
The moment you walk in, robots greet you. You’ll only be steps inside and find things that will immediately catch your eye. Look up to see the giant eyeball, look around to see what activities are available. Look out for the robots that wave and will answer questions.
This open public space has a cafe, shop, and the ticketing area with interactive displays and exhibitions. Stop at the ticket desk to get more information.
2F: Hands-On AI & Robotics
The multipurpose hall showcases real-world robotics and AI tech from Korean companies and startups. From humanoid robots to interactive displays that test your reflexes, this floor is built for play and learning. Unfortunately, we visited on a Sunday so we didn’t really get to utilize this entire floor.
The Road To Autonomous Driving
There are a number of experiences here if you register in advance. We joined the road and autonomous driving experience. The kids are given pads and they have to figure out how to code to get their cars around the track without wrecking into the other vehicles.
Other experiences include robots and coding as well as surgical robots. You need to register for these in advance. If you just show up, you’ll just have to see what’s left to join.
3F: Permanent Exhibition: Robots, AI & Us
This is where RAIM gets philosophical. The exhibits dive into how humans, robots, and AI coexist, asking questions like “Can machines think?” and “What does it mean to be human?” There are immersive projections, AI-generated art, and displays that make you pause and reflect. Take the time to interact with everything.
4F: Special Exhibition Hall
The uppermost floor rotates with themed exhibitions. The inaugural show, On and Off: Working Robots and Humans, explored how automation is reshaping workplaces and daily life. It was part science lab and and part art installation.
Robotics Engineer’s Room
Available Saturdays and Sundays
On the fourth floor, this space is open to 16 people in a first-come, first-served fashion. With visual directions which are easy enough to follow, no Korean skills required, kids can create various working objects with mechanical movements.
There are a number of them so you could sit there for a bit letting your child figure out what parts to use and how to make them all work together. It’s a great little space to get hands on and see how simplified mechanics work.
We love visiting museums in Seoul, and this one was definitely a great one to take the time to see. It’s quite far northeast in an area of Seoul that a lot of people don’t explore, so plan ahead and enjoy a day in Dobong-gu!
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