Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Gyeongsangbuk-do Intangible Heritage Expo Schedule · Free Experiences · Parking, Before Visiting Gyeongju National Museum with Kids

Autumn in Gyeongju, at the museum where Silla relics gather,
a special exhibition lets you experience the touch of artisans 🏺

It’s happening now!
The 2026 Gyeongsangbuk-do Intangible Heritage Expo
kicked off on October 7 (Wed) and runs until the 18th (Sun)
for 12 days at the Cheonnyeonmisogwan (천년미소관) in Gyeongju National Museum.

Both admission and experience programs are free.

I’ve organized the official info from
Gyeongsangbuk-do’s press release (October 7) and
the Gyeongbuk Cultural Heritage Foundation event guide.

📅 Eleven Days Left—What’s On When?

The opening ceremony at 14:00 on the 7th has passed,
so there are 11 days left from the 8th (Thu) to the 18th (Sun).
The exhibition continues until the last day,
and the experiences run throughout the event period.

The exact dates and times for each experience
have not yet been announced officially.

🏺 About the Event

Gyeongju National Museum — Interior artifact exhibition room and wooden artifacts (Feb 2010) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

Gyeongju National Museum — Interior exhibition space and visitors (Feb 2010) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

This year’s theme is
’Deepening Time, Breath of the Artisan.’

It brings together over 130 works of traditional crafts
from Gyeongsangbuk-do’s intangible heritage in the field of craftsmanship—
that is, crafts passed down through skilled hands.
The Cultural Heritage Center describes this as
the ‘Gyeongsangbuk-do Intangible Heritage Holders’ Exhibition.’

The exhibition hall, Cheonnyeonmisogwan (천년미소관),
was used as the summit venue for the 2025 APEC Summit.

At the opening ceremony on the 7th,
Gyeongsangbuk-do intangible heritage master carpenter Kim Beomsik
demonstrated disassembling and reassembling a model of the Neungpagak main bracket set from Yeongnamnu Pavilion in Miryang.

The event is hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do,
and organized by the Gyeongbuk Cultural Heritage Foundation Cultural Heritage Center.

🧵 What Experiences Are There?

Artisans first demonstrate each intangible heritage craft,
then visitors get to try it themselves.

Since the reservation is via Instagram post QR code,
it’s convenient to apply in advance on your phone.

⏰ What Are the Hours?

There is no separate official announcement
for the Intangible Heritage Expo hours.
The exhibition is inside the
Gyeongju National Museum, which has these hours:

To confirm if Cheonnyeonmisogwan (천년미소관) follows the same hours,
you can call the event info line at 070-7113-9013.

🚌 Getting There & Parking

Gyeongju National Museum — View of the museum building and stone pagoda (Oct 2010) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)

The address for Gyeongju National Museum is
186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju-si.
Here are the buses listed in the museum guide:

The museum parking lot is paid.

If the parking lot is full, the museum recommends
using the Donggung & Wolji or Hwangnyongsa History & Culture Center parking lots,
or the circulation bus.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Visiting with Kids

The experience programs, including demonstration and hands-on,
take two hours.
Plan with enough time, avoiding kids’ nap or meal times.

No food or drinks are allowed
inside the museum exhibition halls.
Even gum and candy are considered food.

Kickboards, bicycles, and inline skates
are not allowed inside the museum,
and flash or selfie stick photography is also prohibited.

The museum notice says the Children’s Museum
is temporarily closed for remodeling ‘until further notice.’

⏳ Not Yet Announced

□ Dates & times for each experience type
□ Expo (Cheonnyeonmisogwan) opening hours
□ Eligible ages and number of participants per session
□ List of exhibited works (type & artisan)

These have not yet been officially announced.
I’ll update this post when they are.

If you have questions, contact the event info line
at 070-7113-9013.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to try traditional experiences like weaving or onggi making with their kids
✔ Families looking for a museum outing with no admission fee worries
✔ Families planning a Gyeongju trip in the second or third week of October

At the same time, Hwarang Forest in Gyeongju Expo Grand Park
hosts the evening Halloween event
’2026 EX Pumpkin Night’ (until the 24th).
See the guide → 2026 EX Pumpkin Night

It’s a great way to combine
a free museum outing with both the exhibition and hands-on experiences.

This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character images are GPT-generated.

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AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)