The 10 Best Museums in Jeju, Jeju Island

June 19, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Jeju is a hot tourist spot, booming with unique attractions. Romantic sunrises and sunsets, mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches make Jeju a popular honeymoon destination. Adventurers can hike to Baeknok Lake at the top of Mount Halla, South Korea’s highest peak. Keep an eye out for the “haenyeo,” female divers gathering fresh seafood, and the iconic “grandfather statues” displayed outside of many restaurants.
Restaurants in Jeju

1. Kim Man Duk Memorial Museum

Gimmandeokginyeomgwan 7 Sanji-ro, Jeju, Jeju Island 63278 South Korea +82 64-759-6090 http://www.mandukmuseum.or.kr/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Kim Man Duk Memorial Museum

2. Spirited Garden

675, Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju, Jeju Island 63005 South Korea +82 64-772-3701 [email protected] http://www.spiritedgarden.com
Excellent
79%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 502 reviews

Spirited Garden

In 1968, Director Sung set on his project to turn a piece of deserted 'wasteland' at Jeoji-ri, Hanyoung-myon into something else. Thanks to his strenuous efforts and strong will, we now have the beautiful garden that represents the quintessence of Jeju. Consisting of 7 small gardens and auxiliary facilities, this Spirited Garden provides spaces where you can find peace of mind surrounded by waterfall, ponds, stone bridges as well as trees. All the garden trees, bunjaes, and stones allows you to relieve yourself from any everyday life burden and to take a respite to enjoy the beauty of the nature. High walls built in order to protect trees from strong winds became castles and the architectures built to house exhibitions and to serve convenience purposes now represent the beauty of the nature in Jeju. They are sure to provide people from around the world with chances to think of a new paradigm of life

Reviewed By jaineek2019 - South Korea, null

A beautiful and peaceful place where you get to enjoy the bonsai works of decades and think on life through each of their characteristic and how they were grown. Totally worth a visit and entrance fee! It was also a good experience we got to talk to the director who founded the garden! Much respect.

3. Jejuyo Ceramic Culture Museum

97 Gwangnyeong-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju, Jeju Island South Korea +82 64-748-0121
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Jejuyo Ceramic Culture Museum

4. The Islander

31, Jungang-ro 7-gil, Jeju, Jeju Island 63277 South Korea +82 70-8811-9562 http://www.the-islander.co.kr
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

The Islander

5. Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema

14, Tapdong-ro, Jeju, Jeju Island 63165 South Korea +82 64-720-8201 http://www.arariomuseum.com/
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema

At ARARIO MUSEUM TAPDONG CINEMA, unique art works of various artists (including Ugo Rondinone, Kohei Nawa, Andy Warhol and more) will be displayed all throughout the 1st to 5th floor. Super-sized arts which requires complicated installation such as "Hero No.2" by Zhang Huan and "What does the vessel contain, that the river does not know" by Subodh Gupta will be premiered in Korea for the first time. In addition, display of 4 large scale paintings by German Neo-expressionist Sigmar Polke will also contribute to create an overwhelming ambiance at the museum.

6. Nexon Computer Museum

3198-8, 1100-ro NXC Center, Jeju, Jeju Island 63091 South Korea +82 64-745-1994 http://www.nexoncomputermuseum.org/english/
Excellent
47%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Nexon Computer Museum

Reviewed By sorab2018 - Sandviken, Sweden

I loved how not only did they have a lot of things on display but also that you could actually use and play with the majority of things they had on display. Time flied and staff was very helpful every time I needed any help. Would go again.

7. Kim Tschang Yeul Art Museum Jeju

883-5, Yonggeum-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju, Jeju Island 63017 South Korea +82 64-710-4150 http://kimtschang-yeul.jeju.go.kr/kimArt/mainView.do;jsessionid=AF7E1B16E040A51A2EBCA8304151471F
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Kim Tschang Yeul Art Museum Jeju

Reviewed By oank2020 - Paris, France

one of the best Art museums on Jeju island along with Arario museum, a moment of calm and meditation around one of the great modern Korean artists

8. Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum

40, Samseong-ro, Jeju, Jeju Island 63270 South Korea +82 64-710-7708 http://museum.jeju.go.kr
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 167 reviews

Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum

9. Jeju Museum of War History & Peace

63, Cheongsuseo 5-gil, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju, Jeju Island 63006 South Korea +82 64-772-2500 http://www.peacemuseum.co.kr
Excellent
53%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Jeju Museum of War History & Peace

10. Haenyeo Museum

3204-1 Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju, Jeju Island 695-976 South Korea +82 64-782-9898 http://www.haenyeo.go.kr
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 150 reviews

Haenyeo Museum

Reviewed By musiclovingmom

I would recommend that you read the book “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See before visiting the museum. I felt an emotional connection to the museum, the observatory and the grounds around the area, primarily because I had some background knowledge. The museum is well laid out and interesting. Do take the time to watch the video on the main floor before going through the exhibits. If you are there around 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. you may be able to see the women divers from the observatory on the 3rd floor. Getting there: we were on a cruise ship and took a taxi from the ship terminal in Jeju City. It took about an hour and was a very scenic drive. Our taxi driver gave us an hour to tour the museum and grounds and then dropped us off by the main market area in downtown Jeju City. It was under $100 for four people in a taxi.

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