Theme Gallery 1 on the second floor of Chuncheon National Museum presents 'Five Hundred Arhats from the Changnyeongsa Temple Site: A Journey to Yourself.' According to the museum, fragments of stone statues discovered at the Changnyeongsa site in Yeongwol in May 2001 led to research and restoration. The figures range from smiling faces to contemplative expressions. Some separated heads and bodies were rejoined. Compare the eyes, mouths, hands and head coverings of individual arhats. The museum's official gallery page includes photographs and commentary on representative works. Displays and access can change, so check current notices before visiting.
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- Oct 17, 2026
Five Hundred Arhats at Chuncheon Museum: Different Faces in Stone
A second-floor gallery about stone figures discovered at the Changnyeongsa site in Yeongwol.
The discovery and restoration story helps visitors notice differences in facial expressions and poses.
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What we're seeing
The museum's official thematic-gallery page explains the discovery and individual statues.
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What we still don't know
We did not verify same-day restrictions or which individual objects are currently displayed.