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.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 40138 |
Homepage | 대가야박물관 www.goryeong.go.kr |
Address | 1203, Daegaya-ro, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Usage Information
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-950-7103 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Closed Days | Mondays |
Usage Fee | Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won Groups - Adults 1,800 won / Children 1,200 won |
Operating Hours | March-October: 09:00-18:00 November-February: 09:00-17:00 * Last admission is 30 min before closing. |
Scale | Daegaya History Pavilion * Site area: 13,308 ㎡ / Building area: 2,232.72 ㎡ Royal Tomb Pavilion * Site area: 10,839 ㎡ Ureuk Museum * Site area: 9,098 ㎡ / Indoor area: 965 ㎡ |
Detailed Description
Industry Information | Museum, children's experience hall, research, education |
Program Information | Children's Experience Study Hall March-October: 09:30-17:00 November-February: 09:30-16:00 * Hands-on activities available (Activity fees charged separately) |
Reservations | Reservations required for groups |