Hyundai Motor Group Partners with Exploratorium to Build Science Museum in Seoul
Hyundai Motor Group and the Exploratorium announced a long-term partnership to create an experiential science museum in Seoul, set to open in 2032.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor Group has announced a long-term partnership with the Exploratorium, San Francisco's renowned science museum, to build a new experiential science museum in Seoul. The collaboration is designed to deliver cutting-edge science programs and foster creative, scientific talent in the next generation. The museum is expected to open in 2032.
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Community
- Collaboration
“Hyundai Motor Group is committed to addressing new challenges in advanced fields, including mobility and artificial intelligence, to contribute to humanity and future society. The experiential science museum we are creating with the Exploratorium will be a unique hub for science education, delivering experiences that nurture individual curiosity and a spirit of inquiry for a better future.”
“The Exploratorium and Hyundai Motor Group share a commitment to cultivating the human capacities that no machine or technology can replicate: curiosity, discernment, and agency. What we're co-creating in Korea will drive progress for humanity by advancing science learning, literacy, and innovation across Asia and the world.”
The museum will be located within the Group's Global Business Complex (GBC) and is envisioned as a leading science museum in Asia. It will serve as a 'science community platform' that makes science accessible to everyone through collaboration with local Korean communities.
Why this matters
The museum aims to nurture curiosity and scientific talent in Korea, serving as a hub for science education and community engagement.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
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