Museums in Jeju

Jeju Folk Village Museum is a sprawling open-air museum preserving over 100 traditional thatched-roof houses, government buildings, and workshops from Jeju's historical villages. The 34-acre site authentically recreates mountain, flatland, and fishing village environments, showing how islanders lived from the late Joseon Dynasty through the early 20th century.

The Jeju Haenyeo Museum celebrates the island's remarkable tradition of female free-divers (haenyeo) who have harvested seafood from the ocean without breathing equipment for centuries. The practice was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016. The museum documents their history, techniques, and cultural significance.

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju is a themed museum in the Jungmun tourism complex displaying teddy bears in elaborate recreations of famous artworks, historical scenes, and world landmarks. While quirky, it offers a fun and Instagram-friendly experience, especially for families and fans of Korean pop culture.

Jeju Stone Park is a 100-acre outdoor museum celebrating the volcanic rock that defines Jeju's landscape and culture. The park features natural basalt formations, traditional stone walls, and hundreds of dol hareubang (grandfather stone statues) in a beautifully landscaped setting among oreum (volcanic cones).

The Jeju National Museum is a branch of the National Museum of Korea, documenting Jeju's history from prehistoric shell middens to the modern era. The collection includes archaeological artifacts from Jeju's unique Tamna Kingdom, Goryeo-era celadon pottery, and ethnographic displays on the island's distinctive folk culture.

O'sulloc Tea Museum is a modern glass-and-stone building surrounded by rolling green tea plantations on Jeju's western coast. Run by the Amore Pacific group, it showcases the history and culture of Korean tea through exhibits, tastings, and panoramic views over the manicured tea fields. The adjacent Innisfree café offers tea-infused desserts.