The Teddy Bear Museum was built to display teddy bears that have been loved by people all over the world for hundreds of years. Teddy bears produced from all over the world can be seen in two exhibition halls. Visitors can also spend quality time in museum shops, Western restaurants, and outdoor parks with views of the sea.
The exhibition hall can be roughly divided into a history hall, an art hall, and a planning exhibition hall. In the history museum, there are teddy bears that recreate historical figures and antique teddy bears that are combined with famous scenes from a century of history, including "The Last Supper" created by Michelangelo and Mona Lisa's teddy toy. The bear shape is particularly eye-catching.
In the art museum, you can enjoy the vivid works of the masters who introduced teddy bears to the world of art, as well as animated characters that are loved by children. There is also the world's smallest teddy bear here, which is only 4.5 mm in size. You should check it out. The planned exhibition hall displays various teddy bears according to the themes of different periods.
If you want to enjoy the scenery of Jeju Island and taste delicious food, you can go to the cafe and bar in the museum. In the coffee shop, you can sip fragrant tea and taste delicious food. The bar is an exclusive venue open to adults only during the summer.
Beyond the more expensive coffee shops and bars, there are many places to go. There are many lifelike bear sculptures and models in the courtyard of the museum. The garden themed around the Half-Moon Bear family and the mythical pond is really beautiful.
Teddy Bear Museum Festival
Jeju Island used to be an independent country called "Tamna Kingdom" in ancient times, so the island retains its unique customs, dialects and culture. It is also an island of celebrations. Various festival celebrations are held on the island throughout the year, which often allows people to enjoy unique fun, from which they can appreciate another charm of Jeju Island.
Starting from the Seongsan Sunrise Festival on January 1st, to the Great Cherry Blossom Festival and Rapeseed Flower Festival in spring, in May, there is the Seven Fairies Festival that recreates myths and legends, and in mid-June, Jeju loves sports. International citizen marathons and fern-picking competitions have been held. In summer, the romantic Jeju people will not miss the annual seaside festival on a midsummer night. With the blooming purple miscanthus, autumn has arrived unknowingly. , there is good news coming from the culturally rich island, that is, the holding of the International Band Festival and the Halla Cultural Festival, which can really cause a sensation on the island; and once the snowy winter arrives, the Halla Mountain Snowflake Festival and the Lantern Festival Wildfire The festival is also quite colorful.
Teddy Bear Museum opening hours
09:00~19:00 (7/16~8/25 to 22:00)
Teddy Bear Best time to visit the museum
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Jeju Island. The climate of Jeju Island can be clearly divided into continental and maritime climates according to seasonal changes. The temperature difference is large and dry in winter, and the summer is humid and rainy. The annual average temperature is about 16 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature in summer is 33.5 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature in winter is 1 degree Celsius. Jeju Island is windy and foggy.
In spring, cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and azaleas bloom in Jeju Island, creating a mysterious and alluring scenery. In May, azaleas bloom like burning flowers; in summer, sweet sounds can be heard from time to time in the green jungle. The chirping of birds and the sound of flowing water, the waterfalls, magical valleys and dense green shades all over the mountains paint a wonderful landscape; purple grass flowers dress up Jeju Island in autumn, and the narcissistic maple leaves The whole body is dyed red silently; in winter, the dead trees are decorated with white snow, and the snowflakes that have not bloomed or fallen always smile in the face of the biting cold wind. Jeju Island seems to become taller in winter.
Special reminder from the Teddy Bear Museum
Entry visa: All foreigners entering Jeju are required to hold their own country’s passport. Except for Japanese nationals, travelers with return tickets can You can stay for 15 days without a visa. Nationals of countries that have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement with South Korea can stay without a visa within the specified period according to the agreement.
Customs: Customs inspection upon entry is divided into a non-declaration channel (green) and a declaration channel (red). If the foreign currency held by the passenger does not exceed 10,000 U.S. dollars and the total value of the carry-on items does not exceed 300,000 won, ( (Limited to 1 bottle of wine, 10 boxes of cigarettes, and 2 ounces of perfume). If you do not carry items prohibited from entry or exit, you can use the green channel. If you carry valuables when leaving the country, you must fill out the "Declaration Form for Carrying Outbound Items".
Taxes and service charges: The tipping system is not common in Korea, but when using tourist facilities or purchasing goods, a 10% surtax is included. Of course, if you encounter a taxi driver who provides extra services such as carrying your luggage, it is best to express your gratitude.
Voltage: Generally 110V or 220V. In hotels and other service facilities, these two power sockets are provided to facilitate the use of electric shavers, hair dryers, etc. Please confirm the voltage before use.
Telephone: You can get the service of the switchboard in the hotel, or you can use the public telephones in the city. There are two types of telephones: coin-operated and magnetic cards. Most of them are magnetic cards. The local telephone directory number is 114, the international telephone directory number is 0074, and the manual international telephone service desk number is 0077.
Exchange money: You can exchange money at exchange offices in hotels and airports or at banks in the city. The price changes every day. The price of travellers' checks is slightly higher than that of cash. A certain handling fee is required when purchasing.
Ticket booking: Since the Cherry Blossom Festival and Rapeseed Flower Festival will be held simultaneously in Jeju in spring, the largest number of tourists come to Jeju at this time, so you need to book air tickets about a month in advance.
Teddy Bear Museum Food
Although Jeju Province is not large in area, the lifestyles of fishing villages, rural areas, and mountain villages are different. In rural areas, agriculture is the center; in fishing villages, fishing or diving is the main focus; in mountain villages, mountainous areas are reclaimed for farming, or in Hanluo Mountain, people make a living by harvesting fungus. Agricultural products mainly produce soybeans, barley, millet, buckwheat, upland rice and other miscellaneous grains, and almost no rice is produced.
Jeju Province’s citrus is very famous. Its cultivation began in the Three Kingdoms period. It was a tribute to the king along with the sole fish and is also a specialty of Jeju Province.
Teddy Bear Museum Accommodation
Accommodation in Jeju Island can generally be divided into three categories: B&B (accommodation for ordinary families, which is cheap and allows you to experience the unique living customs of Jeju. It Most of them are located in bathing beaches, coastal scenic spots and other places. The price for two people is about 15,000 to 20,000 won. Beside the forest.), hotels (hotels of different levels can be chosen according to different consumption levels of tourists).
Generally speaking, hotels are mostly concentrated in Jeju City, Seogwipo City and Jungmun Recreation Area, especially the premium hotels in Jungmun Recreation Area. In addition to nightclubs, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, gyms and With other leisure facilities, you can enjoy the fun of hotel life in restaurants, clubs and other places. The number of hibiscus flowers engraved on the pillars at the hotel entrance indicates the hotel's level (special first class, special second class, first class, second class, third class). Room charges and meals are subject to a 10% service charge and a 10% value-added tax.
Honeymooners and domestic tourists are arriving one after another. It is best to make hotel reservations in advance. Beachfront rooms in hotels with pleasant views are always the first to be booked.
Teddy Bear Museum Shopping
Sashimi, abalone porridge, seafood hot pot, grilled fangguan fish, cakes, grilled caramel, plum sparkling wine, pheasant soba, Crab soup, buckwheat noodles, pheasant dishes, Hanil ale wine, Halla longevity wine, bibimbap, abalone porridge, Korean rice, roast beef, cold noodles, sashimi, plum sparkling wine, etc.