Gyeongju National Museum Limits Visitors to Silla Gold Crowns Exhibition
The Gyeongju National Museum is restricting daily visitor numbers for an extraordinary exhibition showcasing six gold crowns from the royal tombs of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–AD 935) in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
Exhibition Highlights
Titled Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige, the exhibition opened on Sunday to mark the APEC 2025 event. A long queue formed outside the museum before its 10 a.m. opening.
The exhibition gathers six gold crowns, normally held by various museums across Korea, displayed together for the first time. Among the 20 gold artifacts featured are also six ornate belts.
"One of the six crowns in the exhibition is a designated National Treasure excavated in 1973 at Cheonmachong, meaning 'tomb of heavenly horse,' named after a mural found inside the tomb."
Visitor Limitations and Ticketing
- Visitor count limited to 2,550 daily
- Admission set at 150 people per 30-minute viewing session
- Tickets distributed on-site from 9:20 a.m.
A replica of the Cheonmachong crown was notably presented to US President Donald Trump.
Duration
The exhibition will run through December.
Summary
This rare gathering of Silla Kingdom gold crowns offers a unique glimpse into Korea’s rich heritage, attracting large crowds while ensuring visitor safety through strict limitations.