"95% of the Universe Remains Unknown"... National Science Museum Special Exhibition "The Invisible Universe"

From Black Holes and Dark Matter to Time Delay Experiences...
An Immersive Exhibition Engaging All the Senses

A special exhibition that allows visitors to experience the fact that most of the universe is still an 'invisible domain' yet to be understood will be held.

The National Science Museum announced that it will host a special space science exhibition, "The Invisible Universe," at the Changui Narae Hall Special Exhibition Room from March 31 to May 31.

Special Exhibition Poster. Courtesy of the National Science Museum

This exhibition is part of the National Gwacheon Science Museum's traveling brand exhibition program. Its key feature is that it presents the core concepts of modern space science—such as black holes, dark matter, and dark energy—in a manner that is accessible to general visitors.

The exhibition is designed not just for viewing, but with a focus on hands-on experiences. It is divided into three themed areas so that visitors can directly sense the principles of the universe.

The first section, "Visible Light, Invisible Light," introduces the world of light beyond the visible spectrum and explains how telescopes are used to observe it. The second section, "The Invisible World," allows visitors to explore the research processes of scientists who have studied mysterious phenomena such as black holes and dark matter. The third section, "Voyager and the Golden Record," sheds light on the significance of space exploration through a model of the Voyager spacecraft and the Golden Record containing messages from humanity.

In particular, immersive content that requires direct participation from visitors—such as a time delay experience and simulated asteroid collisions—will also be available.

During the exhibition period, guided tours and hands-on educational programs will be offered. There will also be a special lecture titled "The Universe as Seen by Radio Telescopes," led by Jung Taehyun, head of the KVN Center at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, which will cover cases such as the observation of the M87 black hole.

Kwon Seokmin, Director of the National Science Museum, said, "The universe is not a distant object, but a vast mystery that surrounds us," adding, "I hope this exhibition provides an opportunity to expand imagination about the invisible world."

More information about the exhibition and its programs can be found on the National Science Museum website.

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