Gyeongju National Museum, National museum in Gyeongju, South Korea
Description
The museum is a building that displays artifacts from the Silla kingdom, including metalwork, sculptures, gold items, and ceramics found through excavation. The rooms present these objects in organized displays so visitors can see what people made and used in that era.
History
The institution was founded in 1945 and received its current name in 1975 following construction of a new main building. The collection grew over decades as archaeologists discovered thousands of objects in the surrounding region.
Culture
The collection reflects how people in the Silla period lived and what they valued, with royal objects and religious pieces that shaped how visitors understand the ancient kingdom. Walking through the rooms, you see traces of daily life and spiritual beliefs frozen in bronze, gold, and ceramic.
Practical
The museum is located near excavation sites and is open to visitors most days, with extended hours during the busy season. You should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to walk through the different exhibition areas.
Did you know?
Behind the scenes, there is a large storage facility built in the early 2000s that holds thousands of objects not displayed in the main rooms. This archive reveals just how extensive the archaeological finds from this region truly are.
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