Gyeongju National Museum started out as an annex of the National Museum of Gyeongju in 1945 and moved to its present location in 1975. The museum, which chronicles the thousand-year history of the splendid Silla Kingdom and cultural heritage, consists of three permanent exhibition halls – Silla History Hall, Silla Art Hall, and Wolji Hall -- as well as an annex of the Special Exhibition Hall and the Outdoor Exhibition Hall. The museum operates various experience and educational programs, including Children’s Museum and Gyeongju Children’s Museum School (since 1954). Displayed in the Outdoor Exhibition Hall is Korea’s representative bell, the Divine Bell of King Seonjong (National Treasure, No. 29). With its elegant shape, elaborate decoration, and sculptural techniques and magnificent sound, the bell is considered one of the masterpieces showcasing the golden era of art in the Unified Silla Kingdom.

Address : 186, Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
Tel. : 054-740-7500