Time of Day: The Site During Festival Season and on Ordinary Weekdays

More than 400,000 visitors flock to the site every October during the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival, while on ordinary days it serves as a quiet walking and learning space for nearby residents.

Key takeaways

Launched in 1996, the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival is held every October around the Seoul Amsa-dong Site — Seoul's only prehistoric-themed festival — and draws more than 400,000 visitors annually. Fact The 2026 festival, marking its 31st year, runs from October 16 to 18, and has been selected as a preliminary festival for 2026–2027 by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — the only Seoul-based festival among 20 selected nationwide. Fact Outside the festival period, the site is used in a relatively calm way by nearby residents for walks, exercise, and children's learning activities.

What to look for on site

Special programs and booths available only during the festival
Local residents' everyday walking routines
Seasonal changes in the Prehistoric Park's scenery

Visitor tip

For a quieter visit to the exhibition halls, choose a weekday morning outside October's festival period.