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Silla Arts and Science Museum

신라역사과학관

+82-54-745-4998
sasm.or.kr

33, Hadonggongyechon-gilGyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 하동공예촌길 33 (하동))

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Silla Arts and Science Museum is located in Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, and displays miniature models of cultural assets in the region in order to promote the scientific principles of the cultural properties.

On the first floor of the museum are cultural items including Sillawanggyeongdo, unearthed relics from Hwangnamdaechong Tomb and a reconstruction of relics from Namsan Mountain.

The second floor houses a golden crown of Silla and Baekje, and Tripitaka Koreana of Haeinsa Temple. The basement has miniatures of Seokguram Grotto and Gunwisamjonseokbul in Palgongsan Mountain. Outside the museum, Gameunsaji and Cheomseongdae observatory are on display. The museum is unique for promoting scientific preservation methods of cultural relics based on a thorough analysis of their structure and genuine beauty.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-745-4998
Parking: Available
Closed: Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) Holidays
Admission: Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Students 2,500 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Students 2,000 won
Hours: Summer Season (March-September) 09:00-18:30
Winter Season (November-February) 09:00-17:30
Time needed: Individual tour: about 30 min
Group tour: about 40-50 min

Updated 2017.01.22

Info. Services for Koreans

Available (Group visit requires a reservation in advance)

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From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal.
(First bus 6:10, last bus 23: 55 / travel time: 4 hrs)
Cross the road and take Bus 10, 11 or 700 at Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop and get off at Kyongju Folk Craft Village Bus Stop.
From Kyongju Folk Craft Village, take a left at Hadonggongyechon-gil for 265m at the three-way intersection.
The venue will be located within 300m of Kyongju Folk Craft Village.

33, Hadonggongyechon-gilGyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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