Gaya's Trading Port: Hyeondong, Changwon (Working Title)

Name: Gaya's Trading Port: Hyeondong, Changwon (Working Title)
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Special Exhibition Hall, National Gimhae Museum

가야의 무역항, 창원 현동(가제)

Who inhabited the coastal village of Hyeondong in Changwon? This 2026 special exhibition explores this question through the results of excavations at the Hyeondong archaeological site, where over 900 tombs from the Three Kingdoms period have been discovered. Approximately 800 objects are displayed, from boat-shaped pottery evoking maritime activities to everyday utensils, traces of production and exchange. Far from focusing on prestige items, this exhibition directs attention to ordinary things that reveal the fabric of Gaya daily life. Each simple and familiar object tells a story, allowing a new and more intimate discovery of this kingdom.

Book on the official site

Dates: Sep 19, 2026 → Feb 14, 2027
Venue: Special Exhibition Hall, National Gimhae Museum · ⚓ Gyeongnam
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Age: All audiences
Exact location: Gimhae National Museum, Planned Exhibition Hall
Organiser: Gimhae National Museum, Samhan Cultural Heritage Research Institute, Gaya Tumuli World Heritage Management Foundation

🎟️ How to book — Official museum site

1
Check opening hours on the museum's official site
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Book a time slot for the most popular exhibitions
The most anticipated temporary exhibitions sometimes limit access to online time-slot reservations, especially on weekends.
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💡 Good to know

Many Korean national museums close one day a week (often Mondays) — check before you go.