Teddy Bears have long been cherished items since they were introduced more than a century ago. It has served as a constant companion for many of us at one point in our lives. Whether it be a sleeping buddy when we were toddlers; a best friend when we were kids; a favorite gift item to friends or loved ones; or simply a favorite decoration on ones car dashboard. The teddy bear has been part of our lives one way or another.
In Jeju Island, they have a Teddy Bear Museum where you can find everything you want to know about Teddy Bears. It contains a multitude of teddy bears from all over the world. It was opened to the public on April 24, 2001, and has since been one of the tourist attractions of this lovely island.
The museum contains two (2) galleries, a museum gift shop, and a museum café. The Museum gallery is subdivided into 3 parts: the History Hall; Art Hall and the Project Exhibition Hall. Some of the bears on display are the Mona Lisa bear, Louis Vuitton bear (said to be the world’s most expensive bear), Snow White and the 7 bears, Marilyn Monroe bear, and Elvis Presley bear, and , they even have the bear's version of the Qing Emperor's Terra Cotta warriors, just to name a few.
The garden area of the Jeju Teddy Bear Museum displays teddy bears in sculpted forms. It also has a shop from where you can buy your favorite teddy bear.
Another must-be included in your itinerary when going to Jeju Island.
Another must-be included in your itinerary when going to Jeju Island.
