A large indoor aquarium inside COEX Mall with themed freshwater and marine zones, an underwater tunnel and scheduled feeding programmes; published hours are 10:00–20:00 with final entry at 19:00, but ticket prices, programme times and maintenance closures can change, so book the correct date and allow time to navigate the mall before final admission. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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Checked August 29, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
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DAY-OF PLAN
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01
Load the valid mobile ticket and exact entrance route
The aquarium sits inside a very large mall. Save the ticket QR code and approach from Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 or ask a taxi for the COEX north gate rather than navigating only to the convention centre.
02
Enter for the full one-way visit
The official guide lists daily operation from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM with final entry at 7:00 PM. Average viewing takes about 90 minutes to two hours and re-entry is not allowed.
03
Register parking and finish every programme
If using COEX Mall parking, apply the aquarium discount at the internal kiosk before departure. Feeding and performance times remain separate from general admission.
No. The official help centre states that re-entry is not allowed, so finish the exhibits and programmes before exiting.
Does arriving at COEX mean I have reached the aquarium door?
No. COEX is a large mall and convention complex. Use Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 or the north gate and follow the internal aquarium signs.
Are the operating details for COEX Aquarium live?
The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
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A large indoor aquarium inside COEX Mall with themed freshwater and marine zones, an underwater tunnel and scheduled feeding programmes; published hours are 10:00–20:00 with final entry at 19:00, but ticket prices, programme times and maintenance closures can change, so book the correct date and allow time to navigate the mall before final admission. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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A large indoor aquarium inside COEX Mall with themed freshwater and marine zones, an underwater tunnel and scheduled feeding programmes; published hours are 10:00–20:00 with final entry at 19:00, but ticket prices, programme times and maintenance closures can change, so book the correct date and allow time to navigate the mall before final admission. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
2. Key facts and visitor information
Region
Gangnam-gu · Seoul
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코엑스 아쿠아리움
Current listed hours
Daily 10:00 AM-8:00 PM · final entry 7:00 PMThe venue is listed as year-round, but the operator can change hours for site conditions.
Expected visit
About 90 minutes-two hoursThere is no re-entry after leaving the aquarium.
Current ticket split
Online adult KRW 26,000 · displayed standard KRW 33,000Promotions, packages and door prices change; buy the exact dated product shown at checkout.
Infant proof
Under 36 months free with date-of-birth evidenceThe official help centre accepts a resident record or passport copy and excludes infant groups from this rule.
Best public entrance
Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 · about 300 m inside the mallFor taxi arrival, request the COEX Mall north gate and follow aquarium signs.
Current parking discount
Up to four hours for KRW 4,800 after vehicle registrationEnter the plate at the aquarium discount kiosk; unregistered mall parking is charged at the normal rate.
Photo scope
Current hero shows the real signed ticket entrance inside Starfield COEX MallIt does not show an underwater tunnel, open ticket inventory, current price, feeding programme, queue, final entry or registered parking discount.
Daily 10:00 AM-8:00 PM · final entry 7:00 PM
The venue is listed as year-round, but the operator can change hours for site conditions.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Reservations
Online adult KRW 26,000 · displayed standard KRW 33,000
Promotions, packages and door prices change; buy the exact dated product shown at checkout.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
Official links
VISITKOREA · COEX Aquarium · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
3. Visit flow
01
Before entering COEX Mall
Load the valid mobile ticket and exact entrance route
The aquarium sits inside a very large mall. Save the ticket QR code and approach from Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 or ask a taxi for the COEX north gate rather than navigating only to the convention centre.
02
Before 7:00 PM
Enter for the full one-way visit
The official guide lists daily operation from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM with final entry at 7:00 PM. Average viewing takes about 90 minutes to two hours and re-entry is not allowed.
03
Before leaving the aquarium
Register parking and finish every programme
If using COEX Mall parking, apply the aquarium discount at the internal kiosk before departure. Feeding and performance times remain separate from general admission.
4. Traveler tips
Download the QR ticket before entering the basement mall because reception and wayfinding can slow the last approach.
Arrive at least two hours before closing if the tunnel, feeding sessions and family pace all matter.
Strollers are allowed inside, but the operator asks visitors to fold them briefly at the entrance and exit escalators.
Search “코엑스 아쿠아리움” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
The catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.
No. The official help centre states that re-entry is not allowed, so finish the exhibits and programmes before exiting.
Does arriving at COEX mean I have reached the aquarium door?
No. COEX is a large mall and convention complex. Use Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 or the north gate and follow the internal aquarium signs.
Are the operating details for COEX Aquarium live?
The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.
