Haenyeo Museum

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Celebrating the Haenyeo Heritage

Located in Hado-ri, the Haenyeo Museum offers insight into the unique culture of the haenyeo women divers, known for their free-diving skills.

Founded in 2015 by local cultural advocates, the museum plays a significant role in preserving the legacy of these divers who have been a vital part of Jeju's coastal communities. It features traditional houses and exhibits showcasing diving equipment, emphasizing their environmental surroundings and cultural value.

Significant Highlights

🏠 Traditional Homes: Experience life in the past with models of haenyeo homes.

🚤 Diving Tools: View the unique tools used by haenyeo for collecting seafood.

👗 Cultural Dress: Discover the traditional attire worn by these skilled women.

The museum is accessible with free admission, appealing to tourists, families, and those interested in cultural history.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumHaenyeo Museum

Cultural Recognition

The haenyeo culture was designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Diverse Ecosystem

Haenyeo divers contribute significantly to the local marine ecology through sustainable harvesting.

Location

3204-1 Hado-ri

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