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Jeju Haenyeo Museum (제주해녀박물관)

Jeju Haenyeo Museum (제주해녀박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Jeju

Jeju Haenyeo Museum

Jeju Haenyeo Museum is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationJeju island vibe — volcanic coast, slow paceEnglish-friendly
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Why go

The culture of Jeju's female divers, known as haenyeo, which has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It exhibits the history of Jeju's haenyeo culture dating back to ancient times, with all the exhibits donated by the haenyeo themselves. The museum even features a replica of a haenyeo's house and provides detailed exhibitions on their food culture, upbringing, semi-agricultural and semi-fishing culture, yeongdeunggut, and more. Official location: 26 Haenyeobangmulgwan-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do. Visiting hours: 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00). Closure information: Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)* If Monday falls on a public holiday, the museum is closed on the following business day.. Admission information: [Individuals] Adults 1,100 won / Teenagers 500 won [Groups] Adults 800 won / Teenagers 300 won * Group: 10 people or more * Please refer to the website for more details. Information contact: +82-64-782-9898. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Jeju Haenyeo Museum (제주해녀박물관) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.

Quick highlights

  • Chronicles centuries of Jeju's female diving tradition and maritime heritage
  • Displays historic diving equipment, suits, and traditional tools
  • Features archival photographs documenting haenyeo daily life and practices
  • Explains ecological knowledge and marine harvesting techniques
  • Preserves stories of women's economic independence and cultural legacy

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