Buyeo National Museum, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
4.5 (60 reviews) Monday: Spent Ranking #2 in Buyeo-gun Speciality Museums
Interesting history of the Baekje kingdom
The Buyeo National Museum houses the quintessential Baekje artefact - the Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje. It is the prime example of the zenith of Baekje craftsmanship and is definitely worth a look. The museum also presents a detailed history of the Baekje kingdom from the Stone Age until its demise. There are English explanations (information is displayed in English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese) and audio guides are also available. The museum is free of charge (except for the special exhibitions) and can be reached within 10 minutes on foot from the bus terminal. There are signboards pointing to the museum from the bus terminal so it is not difficult to find the place. Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Buyeo!
Address
Geumseong-ro 5, Buyeo-eup , Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
Mobile
Website
http://buyeo.museum.go.kr
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 10:09
User Ratings
4.5 based on (60 reviews)
Reviews
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5kjmagnuson 5:00 PM Dec 5, 2012
Excellent Baekje Museum
This museum is primarily focused on Baekje, but does showcase historical artificacts even before the Three Kingdoms period. The Buyeo National Museum is fantastic because it provides insight into this fascinating time period, adding value to the limited historical remains of the Baekje dynasty. For those interested in ancient East Asian history Buyeo and Gongju are both worthwhile destinations. Both cities have national museums devoted to Baekje history and culture. The museum is extensive, but does not require more than 2 hours. The original roof tiles, inscense burners, and ancient weapons were fascinating. These artifacts are nearly 1,500 years old, indeed some relics on display even surpass this. The ingenuity and advanced society of Baekje is a topic worth learning about. The pictured artifact (5th century AD) is a "Gilt-bronze Incense Burner". This item is of national signifigance and has helped solidify the belief that the Silk Road trade route included the Korean Peninsula, and from their extended to Japan.
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4thelonious22 5:00 PM Jul 5, 2020
Good free museum
Buyeo National Museum doesn't have a lot of artifacts mainly because there have not been too many things recovered from the Baekje kingdom that fell more than a millennium ago. However, even with the limited number of artifacts, the museum offers a quality visit with good explanations. The highlight is the national treasure Gilt-bronze Incense burner of Baekje which has some amazing details of the little figures that decorate it.
