Museums in Jeju Island

Jeju Museums and Art Centers

Jeju Island's museum scene spans from traditional Korean heritage to quirky modern pop culture. This collection features the Jeju Aerospace Museum's aviation history, the World Automobile Museum's classic car collection, and the Osulloc Tea Museum's focus on green tea traditions. Visitors can explore unique niche attractions like the Teddy Bear Museum, the erotic sculptures of Love Land, and the Chusajeokgeoji Memorial Hall, which honors the island's history of scholarly exile. Artistic displays at the Glass Castle and traditional dak-paper doll crafts provide insight into both local and international creativity.

Jeju Museums and Art Centers — Map

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Osulloc Tea Museum

Osulloc Tea Museum, opened in 2001, is aiming to educate tourists and tea-lovers alike about the history and art of tea tradition in Korea.

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Hello Kitty Island

A special place for all the Hello Kitty lovers out there, it offers a three levels of exhibition all related to the famous character.

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Teddy Bear Museum

Experience the world and history of these adorable plushie toys: you can find Mona Lisa teddy bear in one room and the world's most…

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Glass Castle

A theme park and museum dedicated to glass art, featuring indoor and outdoor exhibitions including a glass garden, a glass maze, and large-scale sculptures created by artists from around the world.

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Jeju Love Land

Jeju Loveland is an outdoor sculpture park which opened in 2004 in Jeju Province, South Korea. The park is themed around sex.

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Chocolate Museum

Built from volcanic scoria, this museum is one of the largest chocolate-themed institutions globally. It details the history of cacao and features a working chocolate factory where visitors can observe the production process.

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Geuliseusinhwabagmulgwan

An interactive museum divided into seven galleries featuring replicas of ancient Greek statues and paintings. It explores the history and stories of the Twelve Olympians and various mythological heroes.

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Greek Mythology

Interactive galleries featuring replicas of ancient statues and paintings that detail the stories of the Twelve Olympians and various mythological figures.

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Jeju World Automobile Museum

Displays over 90 vintage cars, ranging from early Benz models to luxury classic vehicles. The site includes an outdoor deer park and a dedicated driving experience for children.

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World Automobile Jeju Museum

Displays over 90 vintage cars, ranging from early Benz models to luxury classic vehicles. The site includes an outdoor deer park and a dedicated driving experience for children.

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Segyejadongchajejubagmulgwan

Collection of over 90 vintage and classic automobiles, including rare models and a children's driving circuit.

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Segyejadongchajeju Museum

Collection of over 90 vintage and classic automobiles, including rare models and a children's driving circuit.

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Pigyueo myujieom

Showcases an extensive collection of life-sized movie characters, superheroes, and animation figures from franchises like Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.

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Jiju Aerospace Museum

Developed with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, this facility features 40 real aircraft, an astronomical observatory, and interactive exhibits on the history of flight and space exploration.

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Jejuhang-gong-ujubagmulgwan

Comprehensive aviation and space museum featuring 40 real aircraft, interactive flight simulators, and galleries detailing the history of the Korean Air Force and space technology.

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Dak-paper Doll Museum

Displays intricate dolls handmade from traditional Korean mulberry paper, known as dakjongie. The exhibits depict scenes of traditional Korean life and folk customs.

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SOS museum

An educational facility focused on disaster prevention and safety, featuring interactive simulations of natural disasters like earthquakes and fires to teach emergency response techniques.

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Dolma-eulgong-won suseogbagmulgwan

Showcases a vast collection of Jeju's iconic volcanic stone sculptures, including 'dol hareubang' and traditional household items that highlight the island's unique stone culture.

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Chusajeokgeoji Memorial Hall

Located at the site where the 19th-century scholar and calligrapher Kim Jeong-hui lived in exile. It displays his works, personal items, and details his contributions to Korean art and philosophy.

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Nabire Exhibition Hall

A specialized museum featuring a collection of butterfly and insect specimens from Jeju and around the world, focusing on biodiversity and ecological conservation.

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