Lotte World Aquarium
Lotte World Aquarium is a paid indoor aquarium inside Lotte World Mall in Jamsil. Check the date-specific hours and live ticket page before visiting, especially on weekends and school holidays.
Family quick facts
Admission
General admission is KRW 37,000 for ages 13+ and KRW 33,000 for children ages 36 months–12 and seniors 65+. Infants…
Reservation
Online booking is available and is a practical choice for busy dates; check the official ticket page for current…
Hours
The official calendar listed 10:00 AM–10:00 PM on Aug 15, 2026. Ticket sales and admission close one hour before the…
Best for
Rainy days, toddlers, and a half-day Jamsil plan
Visit time
Plan about 1.5–2.5 hours
Nearest subway
Jamsil Station
Last checked
August 2026
Good for
rainy days, aquarium visits, baby facilities
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor
Rainy-day friendly
Often a good option
Stroller access
Mall access can be stroller-friendly, but aquarium stroller policy and peak crowding should be checked
Closed
The aquarium uses a date-specific operating calendar rather than a fixed weekly closure notice. Confirm your date…
Parking
Use Lotte World Mall parking.
Parking fee
Check official Lotte World Mall parking information before visiting.
Family facilities
Family facilities may include a nursing room and diaper-changing facilities. Check the official source before visiting.
Planning notes
These notes help you decide whether the place fits your child's age, stroller needs, and schedule.
- Lotte World Mall family facilities should be confirmed before marking available. Source suggests (verify on official site): Secondary family source indicates nursing room/toddler lounge on B1; verify with official mall/aquarium facility page before marking high confidence Source suggests (verify on official site): Secondary family source indicates baby station/diaper changing; verify official source before high confidence
Some details may change. Please check the official website before visiting, especially for opening hours, admission fees, reservations, nursing rooms, and stroller access. Admission: paid admission.
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Why families like it
- A fully indoor route works well when rain or heat rules out outdoor sightseeing.
- The official floor guide includes multiple marine zones, a main tank, penguins, otters, and hands-on areas.
- The official B1 baby lounge provides feeding and diaper-changing facilities.
This is a practical rainy-day anchor for families who want marine-life exhibits, baby facilities, and mall dining in one building. The official site publishes a daily operating calendar and separate program schedule, so treat opening hours, show times, and promotional prices as date-specific rather than fixed.
Tickets, ages, and the daily calendar
The official ticket page separates ages and ticket products, while the operating page shows hours by date. Confirm both pages before leaving because promotional prices and closing times can change.
- Ages 13+: KRW 37,000 general admission at the time checked.
- Children 36 months–12 and seniors 65+: KRW 33,000 at the time checked.
- Infants under 36 months: free outside group admission, with supporting family documentation.
Planning with a baby or toddler
The official facilities page places the baby lounge on B1 next to C-Table. It lists a diaper-changing table, nursing sofa, microwave, water purifier, and bottle sterilizer, but asks families to bring their own diapers.
- Use the baby lounge before entering a long exhibit stretch if feeding or changing is due.
- Keep the visit flexible around the child's attention span rather than trying to match every scheduled program.
- Stroller rental and in-aquarium stroller restrictions were not confirmed on the current official aquarium pages; ask the information desk if essential.
Family facilities
Generally workable with a stroller — still check elevator access at nearby stations.
- Lotte World Mall family facilities should be confirmed before marking available. Source suggests (verify on official site): Secondary family source indicates nursing room/toddler lounge on B1; verify with official mall/aquarium facility page before marking high confidence Source suggests (verify on official site): Secondary family source indicates baby station/diaper changing; verify official source before high confidence
- Book around meals and naps, then use Lotte World Mall for food and a break instead of adding another large attraction automatically
Getting there
Songpa-gu, Seoul
Jamsil Station
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Official siteGood to know before you go
- Check the date-specific operating calendar; admission closes one hour before that day's closing time.
- Bring family documentation for free admission for an infant under 36 months.
- Paid programs and package tickets have separate conditions from general admission.
- Weekends, holidays, and rainy days can make the aquarium and mall routes crowded.
- Very busy on weekends and rainy days.
- Lotte World Mall has many food options; seating can be crowded.
Nearby family ideas
Explore more spots around Seoul or by family need.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Lotte World Aquarium?
The official ticket page listed general admission at KRW 37,000 for ages 13+ and KRW 33,000 for children ages 36 months–12 and seniors 65+ when checked on Aug 15, 2026. Check the live ticket page because prices, packages, and discounts can change.
Are babies free at Lotte World Aquarium?
Infants under 36 months are admitted free outside group admission. The official page requires supporting family documentation, so bring an accepted document and confirm the current rule before visiting.
Does Lotte World Aquarium have a nursing room?
Yes. The official facilities guide lists a baby lounge on B1 next to C-Table with a nursing sofa, diaper-changing table, microwave, water purifier, and bottle sterilizer. Bring your own diapers.
Do I need to book Lotte World Aquarium in advance?
The official site offers online booking, and buying ahead is a practical choice for busy dates. Check the live ticket page for the product and conditions you want; this guide does not treat advance booking as universally mandatory.
Source & verification
Source: Official website
Hours, current general admission, infant rules, and baby-lounge facilities were checked on official Lotte World Aquarium pages. Hours, prices, discounts, and programs may change by date.
Last verified: Aug 15, 2026
Details are based on available sources and may not reflect the latest changes.
- Lotte World Aquarium operating calendar
- Lotte World Aquarium ticket guide
- Lotte World Aquarium baby lounge guide
- Lotte World Aquarium floor guide
Information is for reference only. Please check the official website before visiting.