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Gyeongju National Museum

A sight in Gyeongju, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours.

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Gyeongju National Museum
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Why go

Silla gold crowns, the giant Emille Bell and relics from the surrounding tombs.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Gyeongju, alongside 5 sights, 1 activity and 1 place to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Cheomseongdae Observatory.

Type
Sight · Culture
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Gyeongju, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

    Rebuilt Silla palace pavilions reflected in a lotus pond, best lit up at night.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Cheomseongdae Observatory

    7th-century stone tower, among the oldest surviving observatories in Asia.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Gyochon Hanok Village

    Restored hanok village by Woljeonggyo Bridge, home of the Choi clan's historic house.

    Activity · 1.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Daereungwon Tomb Complex

    Grassy burial mounds of Silla royalty; enter Cheonmachong to see a tomb's interior.

    Sight · 1.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hwangnidan-gil

    Hanok-lined street of cafes, bakeries and casual restaurants near the tombs.

    Food · 1.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bulguksa Temple

    UNESCO-listed 8th-century temple with stone stairways and two famous pagodas.

    Sight · 10 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Gyeongju National Museum is a stop on our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Gyeongju

Another curated sight in Gyeongju. See the full Gyeongju guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Gyeongju run from 5°C in January to 28°C in August; July is usually the wettest month.

Modelled monthly averages for Gyeongju from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gyeongju weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, Iljeong-ro, 186 국립경주박물관
Coordinates
35.82945, 129.22789
Destination
Gyeongju, South Korea
Website
gyeongju.museum.go.kr

Gyeongju National Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gyeongju National Museum?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Gyeongju National Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Gyeongju National Museum free?

Yes, we list Gyeongju National Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Gyeongju National Museum?

Gyeongju National Museum is at South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, Iljeong-ro, 186 국립경주박물관. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gyeongju National Museum?

Gyeongju National Museum appears on Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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