Jeju Grimme Forest

A storybook-style media art journey with your kids at Jeju Grim Forest

At a glance

• Location: 32 Jungmungwangwang-ro 110beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Believe It or Not Museum, Jeju Grim Forest Story Castle EP.1 The Cinderella
• Hours: Monday, Thursday to Sunday 10:00 to 19:00 (regular closure on Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Admission:
  • Adults ages 20 and up: 13,000 won
  • Teens ages 14 to 19: 12,000 won
  • Children ages 8 to 13: 11,000 won
  • Ages 65 and up, visitors with disabilities, national merit recipients, preschool children, and Jeju residents: 10,000 won

What is Jeju Grim Forest?

Jeju Grim Forest is a media art exhibition space that reinterprets Grimm Brothers fairy tales in a modern way. Famous stories such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Tom Thumb are brought to life through immersive video, sculptural installations, and hands-on spaces, making your family feel as if you have stepped right into the story.
One of its biggest advantages is that it is completely indoors, so you can enjoy it regardless of rain or heat. With a focus on media art and interactive exhibits, your kids can touch, watch, and participate directly for a fresh and memorable fairy tale experience.

Main exhibits and experiences

• Prologue Big Book and Interactive Wall: As you enter, you will see a giant storybook and an interactive wall where kids can touch and begin the fairy tale adventure.
• Room of the Original Story (Media Art): Enjoy the mood and storytelling of the original Grimm Brothers tales through media art.
• Grimm Archive: Original fairy tale materials and a variety of storytelling resources are on display, helping children build background knowledge about the stories.
• Little Red Riding Hood (Stop-Motion Animation): The fairy tale is recreated in a vivid and engaging animated format.
• Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel Media Art Zones: Experience iconic scenes from the stories, a sweet candy house, a mirror room, and more through modern visuals and objects.
• Photo Studio Experience Zone: There is also a space where you can take photos as if you were the main character of a fairy tale.
• Outdoor Gallery (The Bremen Town Musicians): You can also enjoy an outdoor area with fairy tale themed sculptures.

Why it is great for visiting with kids

• Because it is completely indoors, you can explore comfortably in any weather.
• Kids can engage with fairy tales in a visual and hands-on way, helping them stay focused and immersed.
• There are many interactive exhibits where children can touch and experience things directly, which can support sensory development and creativity.
• Guidance and explanations are well organized for family visitors, so parents can also enjoy talking about the stories and making meaningful memories together.

Notes and tips

• If you read a little about the fairy tales before your visit, the exhibition can be even more fun.
• There are many indoor photo spots, making it great for keepsake pictures.
• It is close to a parking lot and nearby attractions in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, so getting around is convenient.
• If you book online through places such as Naver, discount benefits may be available, so it is worth checking in advance.
• Some areas inside the exhibition are dark, so be sure to hold your child's hand or keep a close eye on them.
• There is a stage where you can enjoy dance time, and also a space for coloring activities.
• Parking fee support for 1 hour is available.
• There is a Starbucks in Jungmun, so you can enjoy a drink after your visit.

Recommended for families like these

• Kids who love light, video, and fairy tale stories
• Families looking for a special indoor experience in Jeju that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather
• Children who want to imagine themselves as different fairy tale characters

"At Jeju Grim Forest, your whole family can enjoy a special day discovering the world of fairy tales in a new way."