Visiting Jeju Teseum (제주테지움) With Fresh Eyes: A Foreigner’s Perspective

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At a Glance: Discover the unique world of stitched wildlife dolls at Jeju Teseum (제주테지움), a fun and interactive museum for all ages.

Visiting Jeju Island, I stumbled upon the Jeju Teseum (제주테지움), and I was immediately drawn in by its colorful exterior. This museum, dedicated to stitched animal dolls, offers an imaginative twist on wildlife exhibits. From the moment you enter, the playful atmosphere makes it clear that this is not your typical museum experience.

What can you see at Jeju Teseum (제주테지움)?

The main attraction at Jeju Teseum is its impressive collection of stitched dolls representing various animals, both land and sea. The first floor features a wild animal zone where visitors can take photos alongside life-sized teddy bear versions of lions, tigers, and elephants. It’s a great spot for family photos or just a bit of fun.

On the second floor, you’ll find an array of marine creatures like dolphins, octopuses, and flamingos crafted from soft materials. One highlight for kids is the 4-meter-tall teddy bear in Building B’s play area. Children can run around freely and enjoy watching a teddy bear-themed drama called “New Heart.” if you want some whimsy mixed with creativity, this place delivers.

What could be better about Jeju Teseum (제주테지움)?

The main downside is that it feels more like a playhouse than a museum in the traditional sense. While it’s engaging for kids, adults might find some sections lacking in depth or educational value. That said, I have to mention that the vibrant decor and stuffed animals are undeniably charming.

Honestly, if you’re hoping for more interactive exhibits or detailed information about the wildlife represented here, you might leave feeling slightly underwhelmed. But hey, it’s all part of the unique charm that draws families to this creative space.

Visitor info: tickets, hours, and access

Jeju Teseum operates daily from 08:30 to 19:00 with last admissions one hour before closing. Admission fees vary: adults pay ₩10,500 (about $7.75 USD) individually or ₩8,000 (about $5.93 USD) as part of a group; teenagers pay ₩9,000 (about $6.67 USD) individually or ₩7,000 (about $5.19 USD) as a group; children pay ₩8,000 (about $5.93 USD) individually or ₩6,000 (about $4.44 USD) in groups. Babies aged two or younger enter free but aren’t counted as part of group visits.

You won’t have to worry about parking since it’s free on-site — always a plus! The location at 2159 Pyeonghwa-ro in Jeju-si is accessible if you’re driving around the island or taking public transport.

Who will enjoy this the most?

This place is primarily geared towards families with young children who enjoy imaginative play and creative storytelling through art. If you’re traveling solo or with adults seeking deeper cultural insights into Korean wildlife or art forms, you might want to consider other attractions first.

That said, if you’ve got kids in tow looking for something engaging to do on Jeju Island — especially if it’s rainy — then I recommend setting aside about 40 minutes for your visit here; it’s worth it just for the photo ops alone!

Essential Information

🕐 Current Local Time (Korea): –:–:–
Address 2159, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Phone +82-64-799-4820
Website http://www.teseum.net
Operating Hours 08:30-19:00

* Last admission is an hour before closing.
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
Admission / Fee Adults – Individual 10,500 won / Groups 8,000 won
Teenagers – Individual 9,000 won / Groups 7,000 won
Children – Individual 8,000 won / Groups 6,000 won
* Groups of 20 people or more
* Babies (ages 2 or younger) are free admission (not group visitors)
Parking Available
Parking Fee Free
Inquiries • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-64-799-4820
Duration About 40 minutes
Map View on Google Maps
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표 두 장 주세요 Pyo du jang ju-se-yo Two tickets please
어른 두 장, 어린이 한 장 주세요 Eo-reun du jang, eo-ri-ni han jang ju-se-yo Two adult, one child ticket please
학생 할인 있어요? Hak-saeng hal-in i-sseo-yo? Is there a student discount?
단체 할인 있어요? Dan-che hal-in i-sseo-yo? Is there a group discount?
예매했어요 Ye-mae-hae-sseo-yo I booked in advance
온라인 예매 확인해 주세요 On-la-in ye-mae hwak-in-hae ju-se-yo Please confirm my online booking
좋은 자리 남았어요? Jo-eun ja-ri na-ma-sseo-yo? Are there good seats left?
취소 가능해요? Chwi-so ga-neung-hae-yo? Can I cancel?
오늘 공연 있어요? O-neul gong-yeon i-sseo-yo? Is there a show today?
몇 시에 시작해요? Myeot si-e si-jak-hae-yo? What time does it start?
몇 시에 끝나요? Myeot si-e kkeut-na-yo? What time does it end?
얼마나 걸려요? Eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo? How long does it take?
중간 휴식 있어요? Jung-gan hyu-sik i-sseo-yo? Is there an intermission?
현재 전시가 뭐예요? Hyeon-jae jeon-si-ga mwo-ye-yo? What is the current exhibition?
상설 전시 있어요? Sang-seol jeon-si i-sseo-yo? Is there a permanent exhibition?
특별 전시 있어요? Teuk-byeol jeon-si i-sseo-yo? Is there a special exhibition?
영어 안내 있어요? Yeong-eo an-nae i-sseo-yo? Do you have an English guide?
오디오 가이드 있어요? O-di-o ga-i-deu i-sseo-yo? Do you have an audio guide?
오디오 가이드 영어 되나요? O-di-o ga-i-deu yeong-eo doe-na-yo? Is the audio guide available in English?
해설 투어 몇 시에 있어요? Hae-seol tu-eo myeot si-e i-sseo-yo? When is the guided tour?
영어 팸플릿 있어요? Yeong-eo paem-peul-rit i-sseo-yo? Do you have an English brochure?
자막 있어요? Ja-mak i-sseo-yo? Are there subtitles?
영어 자막 있어요? Yeong-eo ja-mak i-sseo-yo? Are there English subtitles?
사진 찍어도 돼요? Sa-jin jji-geo-do dwae-yo? Can I take photos?
동영상 촬영 가능해요? Dong-yeong-sang chwal-yeong ga-neung-hae-yo? Can I record video?
음식물 반입 가능해요? Eum-sik-mul ban-ip ga-neung-hae-yo? Can I bring food inside?
가방 맡겨야 해요? Ga-bang mat-gyeo-ya hae-yo? Do I need to check my bag?
한복 체험하고 싶어요 Han-bok che-heom-ha-go si-peo-yo I want to try hanbok
한복 대여 얼마예요? Han-bok dae-yeo eol-ma-ye-yo? How much is hanbok rental?
체험 프로그램 있어요? Che-heom peu-ro-geu-raem i-sseo-yo? Do you have experience programs?
영어로 체험할 수 있어요? Yeong-eo-ro che-heom-hal su i-sseo-yo? Can I do the experience in English?
어린이도 참여 가능해요? Eo-ri-ni-do cham-yeo ga-neung-hae-yo? Can children participate?
다도 체험 있어요? Da-do che-heom i-sseo-yo? Do you have a tea ceremony experience?
도자기 체험 있어요? Do-ja-gi che-heom i-sseo-yo? Do you have pottery experience?
화장실 어디예요? Hwa-jang-sil eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the restroom?
카페 있어요? Ka-pe i-sseo-yo? Is there a cafe?
뮤지엄샵 어디예요? Myu-ji-eom-syap eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the museum shop?
물품 보관함 있어요? Mul-pum bo-gwan-ham i-sseo-yo? Are there lockers?
안녕하세요 An-nyeong-ha-se-yo Hello
감사합니다 Gam-sa-ham-ni-da Thank you
고맙습니다 Go-map-seum-ni-da Thank you (casual)
죄송합니다 Joe-song-ham-ni-da I'm sorry
실례합니다 Sil-lye-ham-ni-da Excuse me
Ne Yes
아니요 A-ni-yo No
괜찮아요 Gwaen-cha-na-yo It's okay / I'm fine
안녕히 계세요 An-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo Goodbye (to someone staying)
안녕히 가세요 An-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo Goodbye (to someone leaving)
영어 할 줄 아세요? Yeong-eo hal jul a-se-yo? Do you speak English?
한국어 못해요 Han-guk-eo mot-hae-yo I don't speak Korean
한국어 조금 할 수 있어요 Han-guk-eo jo-geum hal su i-sseo-yo I can speak a little Korean
천천히 말해주세요 Cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo Please speak slowly
다시 한 번 말해주세요 Da-si han beon mal-hae-ju-se-yo Please say that again
적어 주세요 Jeo-geo ju-se-yo Please write it down
이거 한국어로 뭐예요? I-geo han-guk-eo-ro mwo-ye-yo? What is this in Korean?
무슨 뜻이에요? Mu-seun tteu-si-e-yo? What does it mean?
번역기 사용해도 돼요? Beon-yeok-gi sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo? Can I use a translator app?
도와주세요 Do-wa-ju-se-yo Help me please
잠깐만요 Jam-kkan-man-yo Wait a moment
모르겠어요 Mo-reu-ge-sseo-yo I don't know / I don't understand
이해 못했어요 I-hae mot-hae-sseo-yo I didn't understand
여기 좀 봐주세요 Yeo-gi jom bwa-ju-se-yo Please look at this
하나 Ha-na One
Dul Two
Set Three
Net Four
다섯 Da-seot Five
위험해요! Wi-heom-hae-yo! It's dangerous!
경찰 불러주세요 Gyeong-chal bul-leo-ju-se-yo Please call the police
구급차 불러주세요 Gu-geup-cha bul-leo-ju-se-yo Please call an ambulance
병원 어디예요? Byeong-won eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the hospital?
약국 어디예요? Yak-guk eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the pharmacy?
아파요 A-pa-yo I'm sick / It hurts
머리가 아파요 Meo-ri-ga a-pa-yo I have a headache
배가 아파요 Bae-ga a-pa-yo I have a stomachache
알레르기가 있어요 Al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseo-yo I have an allergy
지갑을 잃어버렸어요 Ji-ga-beul i-reo-beo-ryeo-sseo-yo I lost my wallet
핸드폰을 잃어버렸어요 Haen-deu-po-neul i-reo-beo-ryeo-sseo-yo I lost my phone
여권을 잃어버렸어요 Yeo-gwo-neul i-reo-beo-ryeo-sseo-yo I lost my passport
대사관 전화번호 좀 알려주세요 Dae-sa-gwan jeon-hwa-beon-ho jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo Please tell me the embassy phone number
1330 관광 안내 전화 Il-sam-sam-gong gwan-gwang an-nae jeon-hwa 1330 Korea Travel Hotline
112 경찰 Il-il-i gyeong-chal 112 Police
119 소방/구급 Il-il-gu so-bang/gu-geup 119 Fire/Ambulance
편의점 어디예요? Pyeon-ui-jeom eo-di-ye-yo? Where is a convenience store?
ATM 어디예요? ATM eo-di-ye-yo? Where is an ATM?
환전소 어디예요? Hwan-jeon-so eo-di-ye-yo? Where is a currency exchange?
우체국 어디예요? U-che-guk eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the post office?
충전기 빌릴 수 있어요? Chung-jeon-gi bil-lil su i-sseo-yo? Can I borrow a charger?
관광안내소 어디예요? Gwan-gwang-an-nae-so eo-di-ye-yo? Where is the tourist information center?
와이파이 어디서 쓸 수 있어요? Wa-i-pa-i eo-di-seo sseul su i-sseo-yo? Where can I use WiFi?
유심 어디서 사요? Yu-sim eo-di-seo sa-yo? Where can I buy a SIM card?

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