Daegaya Museum (대가야 박물관)
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Daegaya Museum (대가야 박물관)

1203, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

About

Daegaya Museum exhibits the history, culture, and customs of the Daegaya Kingdom. The museum consists of the Daegaya Royal Tomb Pavilion, the Daegaya History Pavilion, and Ureuk Museum.

The Royal Tomb Pavilion is a 37 meter-wide dome that houses relics of the Jisan-dong Ancient Tombs, a Historic Site. It is essentially the restoration of the Jisandong Tumulus, the first large-scale sunjang (burial of the living with the dead).

The History Pavilion houses a collection of relics from the Daegaya Kingdom, while holding special exhibitions and educational activities periodically. The outdoor exhibition center displays items that showcase the ancient lifestyle.

Ureuk Museum is a dedicated to Ureuk, a Daegaya musician who invented the gayageum, a traditional Korean twelve-stringed instrument.
Information
Phone
+82-54-950-7103
Website
대가야박물관 www.goryeong.go.kr
Hours
March-October: 09:00-18:00
November-February: 09:00-17:00
* Last admission is 30 min before closing.
Closed
Mondays
Parking
Available
Fee
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won
Groups - Adults 1,800 won / Children 1,200 won

Visitors also explore Goryeong Daegaya Festival (고령대가야축제), Daegaya History Theme Park (대가야 역사테마관광지) and Goryeong Janggi-ri Rock Art (고령 장기리 암각화) near this location.

Location

35.72244, 128.25682

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