All six "one-of-a-kind" Silla gold crowns will reunite in Gyeongju in 2035.
The Gyeongju National Museum announced on the 11th that it plans to expand exhibitions themed around Silla gold crowns on a mid-to-long-term basis, building on the current special exhibition "Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige."
"Silla's golden culture represents a defining characteristic of Silla civilization. We plan to hold related exhibitions every 10 years by consolidating research achievements from the museum and domestic and international scholars, establishing this as the museum's signature exhibition," the museum stated.
The year 2035 marks the 90th anniversary of the Gyeongju National Museum's opening.
"When the gold crowns gather again, we plan to expand spatially and conceptually to bring together not only the six Silla gold crowns but also gold crowns from Korea and abroad," the museum explained. "We also intend to examine gold crowns as 'headwear' beyond just headband-type crowns."
Gold crown exhibitions will expand even without all crowns assembled. The museum will showcase gold crowns in Yangsan and Cheongdo this year. Special exhibitions featuring Silla gold crowns will be held in Paris in May and Shanghai in September.
"The Gyeongju National Museum will continue active efforts to promote Silla's historical culture as the roots of K-Culture both domestically and internationally through Silla gold crowns," said Yoon Sang-deok, director of the Gyeongju National Museum.
The current special exhibition, commemorating the museum's 80th anniversary and APEC 2025 summit, has drawn 251,052 visitors since opening on November 2 last year—averaging 2,561 daily visitors through the 9th. The exhibition runs until February 22.
This marks the first time all six Silla gold crowns have been displayed together since their discovery 104 years ago. The crowns from Geumnyeongchong and Hwangnamdaechong tombs are normally housed at the National Museum of Korea, those from Geumgwanchong, Gyodong, and Cheonmachong at the Gyeongju National Museum, and the Seobongchong crown at the Cheongju National Museum.