Top Things to do in Jeju
The 10 Best Museums in Jeju, Jeju Island
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
2. Spirited Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
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
4. The Islander
5. Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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
9. Jeju Museum of War History & Peace
10. Haenyeo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 150 reviews
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.
