Silla treasures in Shanghai: Beneath the Golden Crown

Silla treasures in Shanghai are presented in Beneath the Golden Crown at Shanghai Museum East. This is an exhibition in China, not a current gallery in Gyeongju. Jointly organized by the two museums, it is open free of charge through January 18, 2027. Read gold culture, overseas exchange and Buddhist art together rather than focusing only on crowns.

Silla treasures in Shanghai: Visitor information

• September 23, 2026–January 18, 2027; free exhibition
• Shanghai Museum East, Gallery 2 on 2F
• 10:00–18:00; last entry 17:00; closed Tuesdays except national holidays
• 1952 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
• Individual general entry needs no reservation; bring original valid identification
• Groups of 20 or more and interactive spaces have separate booking requirements

Look beyond the first impression of gold

Notice repeated decoration, the joining of thin material and suspended elements. The Korean organizer lists 88 groups comprising 251 objects, including the Geumgwanchong crown. Looking closely at one structural detail can reveal more about metalwork than searching for every famous name.

Connect exchange and Buddhist art

The museum organizes the exhibition around gold culture, external exchange and Buddhist art. Read religious expression and traces of cultural contact alongside craftsmanship. The gallery image is an actual view of this Shanghai exhibition supplied in the official Korean release, not the preceding Paris show or a Korean venue.

Plan for the East building

The East and People’s Square buildings have different admission rules. Use the East building’s 10:00 opening, Tuesday closure and 17:00 last entry. General individual access is separate from interactive reservations and group entry. The city culture bureau confirms free exhibition access; paid tours and digital experiences are not included. Check temporary controls and holiday notices before travelling.