The greenhouse at Seoul Botanic Park gives families an indoor plant-focused outing on a cold day. Plan around its winter last-entry time and remember that the outdoor park and the paid greenhouse have different operating rules. A family activity is offered for a defined period, but a listing does not guarantee available places or English support.
| Topic | Official information |
|---|---|
| Winter hours | November–February 09:30–17:00; last entry 16:00 for the greenhouse |
| Closed | Normally Monday; public-holiday and substitute closures require a date-specific check |
| Individual admission | Adults 19–64 KRW 5,000; ages 13–18 KRW 3,000; ages 6–12 KRW 2,000; check proof and exemptions |
| Address | 161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul / 서울특별시 강서구 마곡동로 161 |
| Transit | Magongnaru Station, line 9 or Airport Railroad, exits 3 or 4 connect to the Open Forest; continue to the greenhouse |
The operator's winter-hours notice and visitor and fee guide list seasonal hours and fees. The notice says the greenhouse opens on public-holiday Mondays; the general guide specifies closure on the following day. For a particular holiday, confirm the opening and follow-up closure with the operator at 02-2104-9716. Outdoor forest, lake and wetland areas are listed as open year-round, but they are not warm indoor replacements when the greenhouse is shut.
Choose the experience before leaving
- Search 서울식물원 in your map app and check the walking route from Magongnaru Station. The operator's subway directions connect exits 3 and 4 to the Open Forest, not directly to the greenhouse. No step-free route has been verified.
- Arrive before winter last entry, allowing time for your family to buy tickets. Different outdoor areas do not give automatic access to the paid greenhouse.
- For families with elementary-age children, Seoul’s official activity listing describes a self-guided exhibition workbook program from 3 September 2026 through 16 May 2027. It specifies advance online booking by the preceding day and requires an accompanying adult. Availability depends on the date and workbook supply; greenhouse entry requires a separate ticket. Check age, language and the current booking page before traveling.
- If the session is full, visit the greenhouse independently when open rather than promising the activity. For a fully indoor alternative, compare another venue in the Seoul rainy-day itinerary.
Search Seoul Botanic Park in Naver Map and confirm the greenhouse entrance and your route before departure.