Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum
Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Smyrna, GA226 contributions
Mar 2023
If you enjoy museums and have some time to spare, this museum is well done and worth an hour or two of your time.
My slightly out-dated tour book gave it a so-so review. The museum had been renovated since that book was written and proved much better than I expected. It's neither huge nor tiny - several rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Moving fairly steadily and not reading all placards, I spent a little over an hour at the museum. I remember the folklore exhibits being a little better than the natural history exhibits.
It's very close to the Samseonghyeol Shrine, so I would recommend visiting both sites at the same time, if your schedule permits.
My slightly out-dated tour book gave it a so-so review. The museum had been renovated since that book was written and proved much better than I expected. It's neither huge nor tiny - several rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Moving fairly steadily and not reading all placards, I spent a little over an hour at the museum. I remember the folklore exhibits being a little better than the natural history exhibits.
It's very close to the Samseonghyeol Shrine, so I would recommend visiting both sites at the same time, if your schedule permits.
Written April 3, 2023
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kenny ng
10 contributions
Mar 2019
Three mysterious stone falls on the ground, resulting in 3 holes... from the holes rise three men... and in time, Jeju is born... Such folklore may only appear in books, but in Jeju, there are evidence of the same, preserved into a real interactive museum.. Remember to watch the 3D movie and visit the sakura during spring time.
Written April 17, 2019
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zee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia56 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
As a foreigner visiting jeju, this museum may not be enough.
However, if you have kids, this place is great for them to learn a little about jeju and mostly the animals you can find on jeju.
They had an experiential section where you can try on the olden days clothes, carry the traditional rug bags and even checkout how their toilet used to look like.
It's an okay place to kill 1-2 hours for. Do try the ice cream at the cafe in the museum, decently priced and taste so good.
However, if you have kids, this place is great for them to learn a little about jeju and mostly the animals you can find on jeju.
They had an experiential section where you can try on the olden days clothes, carry the traditional rug bags and even checkout how their toilet used to look like.
It's an okay place to kill 1-2 hours for. Do try the ice cream at the cafe in the museum, decently priced and taste so good.
Written September 15, 2018
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Niharika K
Seoul, South Korea153 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum - Not that great but it was a good time to browse through the collection to understand the local beliefs and style of living in the older times.
Written July 30, 2018
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Dong L
Busan, South Korea4,015 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
2,000 won entrance fee. Water and private locker available for free. Locker near the main gate. You can go to the park near directly from there.
It has more things to see but as a Korean it was not new. In many ways the exhibition was very similar with what I have ever seen in other National Museum in Korea.
But considering the price, just about 2 dollars, worth it.
Exhibiting people's life, nature, insects, animals and so on.
It has more things to see but as a Korean it was not new. In many ways the exhibition was very similar with what I have ever seen in other National Museum in Korea.
But considering the price, just about 2 dollars, worth it.
Exhibiting people's life, nature, insects, animals and so on.
Written June 2, 2018
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Melanie M
Melbourne, Australia139 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We visited this museum as our first stop in Jeju and found it to be the perfect introduction to the island. They have modern and interactive displays which are well constructed and maintained. The museum is very thorough and covers all aspects of Jeju’s natural and cultural history, from formation of the island to marine animals, to festivals and farming.
Written February 27, 2018
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Mimi A
Rowville, Australia160 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
As we came during the cold snowy season, my sister and I were pretty limited in our choices of attractions we could visit. Come snow storm time, we felt pretty happy to be able to visit this place. Entry price at 2000krw (for Australians - not sure about other's as the admission clerks asked us where we were from before charging).
We took our time to look at every exhibit, read the descriptions and also watched the folklore surrounding how jeju was thought to have been formed.
The snow added a special touch to the melancholy feel of our whole experience and we ended up spending almost up to 1.5 hours here.
Make sure to take the map of this museum before entering as we would've certainly missed a couple exhibits otherwise.
If you're feeling peckish afterwards, there is a lovely jeju traditional noodle house opposite the road which serves beautiful range of noodles that will warm the soul, especially on a cold wintry day such as today.
We took our time to look at every exhibit, read the descriptions and also watched the folklore surrounding how jeju was thought to have been formed.
The snow added a special touch to the melancholy feel of our whole experience and we ended up spending almost up to 1.5 hours here.
Make sure to take the map of this museum before entering as we would've certainly missed a couple exhibits otherwise.
If you're feeling peckish afterwards, there is a lovely jeju traditional noodle house opposite the road which serves beautiful range of noodles that will warm the soul, especially on a cold wintry day such as today.
Written February 6, 2018
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david31318
Toronto, Canada32 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
my wife and i took the "manager's recommendation" tour of jeju island. we went to the museum which, as in most cases, was inundated with other tour groups and the local population. our guide's voice was often drowned out by louder guides making this experience unsatisfactory. the museum itself was interesting; but, we could have spent more time here were it not for the usual "shopping" experience mandatory on guided tours.
we complained to the cruiseship's excursion desk requesting a 50% refund on our tour expense; however, since i did not have the bus number of our tour, our request was denied. so, the lesson here is remember your bus number in case you complain.
we complained to the cruiseship's excursion desk requesting a 50% refund on our tour expense; however, since i did not have the bus number of our tour, our request was denied. so, the lesson here is remember your bus number in case you complain.
Written April 29, 2015
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KeepCalmAndVacay
Singapore, Singapore208 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
The museum plays host to a lot of models depicting the life of Jeju natives in the early days. Very informative, if you like to learn about the history of Jeju and its people. If you're not a history/museum person though, you may want to give it a miss.
Written April 15, 2015
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NinaAsia
Singapore, Singapore446 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
This was one of the stops for the Jeju City Bus Tours. Seniors like my mum got to go in free. It's a cosy museum that only takes 1-2 hours. Many Korean children come here for their school excursions, so it can get very noisy. Just opposite the museum is Jeju's famous noodle street.
Written April 10, 2015
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This is the price of ordinary people and not group
Written February 1, 2015
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