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First published
Oct 7, 2026
Substantive editorial change
Oct 8, 2026
Practical facts checked
Oct 8, 2026
Translation updated (not a fact check)
Oct 8, 2026

Chungbuk Aquarium

A public freshwater-ecology aquarium at Chungbuk Fisheries Park in Goesan. Chungcheongbuk-do lists 106 freshwater fish species (about 4,600 fish) and 62 exhibition tanks. Admission is free and hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The official October program lists song on Oct. 3, band on Oct. 11, jazz on Oct. 17 and violin on Oct. 31; dates may change. The Ecological Passage touring exhibition is extended through Dec. 31.

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Why it matters now

A check of the official site on October 7, 2026 corrected the previous record's October 10 performance date. The remaining listed dates are a band on Oct. 11, jazz on Oct. 17 and violin on Oct. 31. The aquarium is free and open 10:00–17:00, with Monday and major-holiday closures. Check the official notice shortly before visiting because performances may change.

Why go

A family-friendly indoor stop for learning about freshwater ecology and regional fish in inland Chungbuk. Admission is free, and the aquarium can be combined with other facilities in Chungbuk Fisheries Park.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereThe official pages do not provide a public-transit timetable. By car, approach from Jeungpyeong/Cheongju via National Route 36, Yupyeong Tunnel, Goesan Interchange (toward Yeonpung) and Dongbu Interchange, or from Yeonpung IC via Route 34 and Geomseung Interchange. Officially listed parking includes lots by the aquarium, restaurant building, sea-fish hall and mandarin-fish hall, plus temporary parking.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗43 Ssogari-gil, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →10:00~17:00 운영, 무료 관람. 매주 월요일·1월 1일·설날 및 추석 당일 휴관하며, 월요일이 공휴일이면 다음 첫 평일에 휴관한다. 공식 홈페이지의 2026년 10월 공연은 10월 3일 노래공연, 11일 밴드공연, 17일 재즈공연, 31일 바이올린 공연으로 안내되어 있다. 공연 일정은 현장 상황에 따라 바뀔 수 있으니 출발 전 공식 공지를 다시 확인한다.
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