Gyeongju National Museum to Limit Visitors for Silla Gold Crowns Exhibition
The Gyeongju National Museum will restrict daily visitor numbers to the unprecedented exhibition showcasing six gold crowns from the royal tombs of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–AD 935) in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
Exhibition Details
“Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige,” organized to coincide with APEC 2025, opened to the public on Sunday. Visitors began queuing before the museum opened at 10 a.m.
- The museum limits visitors to 2,550 per day, with 150 attendees admitted per viewing session.
- Tickets are distributed onsite starting at 9:20 a.m., with entry every 30 minutes.
Exhibition Highlights
The six gold crowns on display, usually housed in separate museums across Korea, have been united for the first time. The exhibition also features 20 gold artifacts, including six belts.
One of the crowns is a designated National Treasure excavated in 1973 at Cheonmachong, which means “tomb of heavenly horse,” named after a mural found inside the tomb.
A replica of the Cheonmachong crown was even presented to US President Donald Trump.
Exhibition Duration
The exhibition runs through December.
Author’s Summary
This rare gathering of Silla gold crowns attracts large crowds, prompting strict visitor limits to ensure an orderly and meaningful experience.