Daegaya Museum
대가야 박물관 · Gyeongbuk · Museums & galleries
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.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | 1203, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Hours | March-October: 09:00-18:00 · November-February: 09:00-17:00 · * Last admission is 30 min before closing. |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Admission | Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won · Groups - Adults 1,800 won / Children 1,200 won |
| Parking | Available |
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