JEJU NATIONAL MUSEUM, JEJU, SOUTH KOREA
Friday, August 31st, 2007If you’re interested in learning a little more about the island we live on then the Jeju National Museum is a place to do it at. Set in lush, palm tree lined grounds, it’s well kept and uncluttered exhibits leave the visitor with a satisfying historical overview of times past.
Upon buying a ticket (1,000won with no Alien Card discount this time) and entering the central hall the first thing you’ll notice is the stained glass stretched out across the ceiling. Far from being a pretty map of the island, it actually tells the story of the ‘Samseong’ or ‘three founders’ mythology. Accompanying this at ground level is a well-done diorama of Jeju Fortress. To your left the main galleries begin.