Magic show and science museum day with kids in Incheon: Back to Joseon

What to do with the kids on a weekend in Incheon?

It's such a good time of year for outings with kids, and whenever the weekend approaches I find myself wondering, "What should we do with the little one this weekend?" 😊 If we stay home, it's all TV, tablet and phone, so I keep hunting for shows and activities that can give us special memories together.

This time we went to see Back to Joseon by magician JT, a great pick for things to do with kids in Incheon. It isn't just a magic show. It's set in the Joseon era (Korea's dynasty, 1392–1897) and blends traditional Korean games with magic, so it's a fresh concept that both kids and adults found fascinating.

Where is Back to Joseon held, and what about parking?

Back to Joseon by magician JT is held in the auditorium of Incheon Children's Science Museum, 21 Bangchuk-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon. You can look around the museum before or after the show, so it worked really well as a full-day outing 🚗 Plenty of parking space was another big plus, so we could visit without worrying about it.

Tip: the museum's exhibition halls require advance reservation

💡 Combine the show with the museum's exhibition halls before or after, and you've got a perfect family day out!

Visiting the exhibition halls at Incheon Children's Science Museum requires an online advance reservation, so be sure to book before you go.

Can you enjoy the science museum and the magic show in one trip?

Since Back to Joseon is staged at Incheon Children's Science Museum, you can do both the museum and the magic show. That made the day feel really full.

When we arrived at the venue, there was a photo zone at the entrance with a strong Joseon-era vibe, and the kids were already full of anticipation before the show began 😊 Just hearing that it mixed the magic kids love with Korean traditional culture made us curious, and the actual show was even better than expected. The kids loved it :)

A magical trip to the Joseon era: how was the stage?

Inside the venue, the stage was also decorated in a Joseon-era theme. It was completely different from the magic shows we'd been to before, and the kids found it so fascinating. Magician JT came out in Joseon-era costume, greeted the kids warmly and began the show, and then-

The biggest reason this show was special was the combination of traditional culture and magic.

Traditional game elements appeared alongside the magic, and Joseon-era stories were blended in naturally, which sparked the kids' interest in traditional culture :D

It was educational without losing the fun, and since the kids naturally learned about Korean culture and traditional games, it felt like an even more meaningful magic show.

Is an audience-participation show good for keeping kids focused?

Back to Joseon by magician JT is an audience-participation show, and every so often it invited kids and even adults up to the front to complete a trick together. Our child was thrilled at the thought of being picked, raising a hand eagerly and cheering along, but didn't get chosen 😆 hahaha

With the audience taking part, the show was much more immersive, and the kids stayed focused right to the end. It was so cute watching them answer in big voices and cheer :)

The most memorable scene: the teleportation trick

If I had to pick the most memorable moment of Back to Joseon, it would definitely be the teleportation trick. It happened right before our eyes, and yet we had no idea how it was possible. So amazing.

Why it's a great pick for kids in Incheon

Back to Joseon by magician JT felt like a magical trip back in time. The variety of tricks set against the Joseon backdrop made it a fresh kind of show for kids, and we had a great time.

On top of that, being able to enjoy Incheon Children's Science Museum as well made it a really excellent day out. If you want to make special memories with your child on a weekend, I recommend catching Back to Joseon by magician JT, a great pick for kids in Incheon ✨