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Gyeongbuk · Silla · the golden kingdom
Gyeongju National Museum
This is where Silla stops being a textbook and becomes gold, stone and scale.
The essential indoor companion to Gyeongju’s tombs and palace sites, with Silla royal objects, Buddhist sculpture and finds from Donggung and Wolji.
DO NOT MISS
The four things to see first.
01 · MUST SEESilla gold crowns and royal ornaments
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02 · MUST SEEDivine Bell of King Seongdeok
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03 · MUST SEESilla History Gallery
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04 · MUST SEEWolji Gallery finds
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KROOTIN HOOK · CULTURE CONNECTION
Best context before visiting Daereungwon, Donggung & Wolji and Bulguksa. Special crown exhibitions can use timed entry, so check current notices.
PLAN THE VISIT
Hours, tickets and price.
OPENWeekdays 10:00–18:00. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–19:00. Extended opening to 21:00 on the last Wednesday of each month and every Saturday from March through December.
CLOSEDJan 1, Seollal, Chuseok; additional gallery closures can occur.
PRICE / TICKETPermanent exhibitions: Free. Ticketed special exhibitions may vary.
General permanent admission is free. For popular special exhibitions, advance reservation and same-day timed tickets may be used.
General permanent admission is free. For popular special exhibitions, advance reservation and same-day timed tickets may be used.
GET THERE
Choose public transport or car.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
From Singyeongju KTX Station: bus 700 to Donggung & Wolji area, then about 3 min on foot; other buses connect via Gyeongju bus terminal.
BY CAR
Navigate to 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju. Parking available. The museum sits close to Wolseong and Donggung & Wolji, making a car-friendly heritage loop.
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MAP
See where everything is.
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BUILD A DAY
What to do around it.
Daereungwon → Wolseong → Museum → Donggung & Wolji is a strong one-day Silla route.
Visitor information verified against the official museum source on 2026-08-30. Always recheck the official site on the day of travel for temporary gallery closures, special exhibition prices and reservation-only sessions.
MOVE SMART
Move like you already know Korea.
Choose walking, subway, bike or taxi based on distance—not guesswork.