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New museum project to honor Truong Sa and Gac Ma legacy

The VND300 billion project aims to honor maritime sovereignty and deepen public understanding of Vietnam’s island heritage.

Hanoi Museum officially recognized as a new cultural tourism destination

Hanoi Museum has been officially recognized as a tourism destination of the capital, marking a significant milestone that reflects its growing role beyond a traditional cultural institution.

Natural history museums pulling in huge crowds

Vietnam is serious about featuring its natural science scene into the modern age and making it a must-see for anyone hunting thrills and smarts

A thousand-year-old Buddhist scripture pillar and a prince’s repentance

Carved in stone more than a millennium ago, the Buddhist scripture pillars of the Dinh dynasty preserve both sacred prayers and the remorse of a royal heir.

Hanoi Museum opens free to public for one month

To celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026, Hanoi Museum is offering free admission and launching new exhibitions showcasing the city’s rich heritage.

Pho Museum opens in Saigon, offering a feast of history and flavor

Vietnam’s most iconic dish - pho - now has a museum dedicated entirely to its history, culture, and flavors.

First-ever pho museum opens in HCM City

The first-ever pho museum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15, marking a milestone in the journey of preserving the nation's culinary heritage.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum receives nearly 1,000 historic artworks

In its largest-ever transfer, the museum has acquired 979 paintings and sculptures spanning multiple generations of Vietnamese art.

A thousand-year return: The spiritual homecoming of Tara Bodhisattva

The reunion of a Champa masterpiece with its sacred relics after nearly 50 years tells a profound story of art, faith, and identity.

Quang Ninh Museum welcomes its one-millionth visitor of 2025

A Canadian tourist has become the one-millionth visitor to Quang Ninh Museum this year, marking a historic milestone for the cultural institution.

National Assembly launches historic museum and special stamp collection

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens its first museum and celebrates 80 years of legislative history with a special book and stamp release.

Rediscovering ancient Vietnamese attire at the HCMC Museum

The HCM City Museum showcases 300 years of Vietnamese clothing in a new heritage exhibit.

Fine Arts Museum offers nighttime experiences to visitors

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) launched a new programme “Night at the Museum” on October 31, bringing art to life after dark.

Hanoi plans beer museum on prime factory land in Ba Dinh

The Hanoi city government is reviewing a proposal to build a Hanoi Beer Museum on a prime piece of land at 183 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, currently home to the Hanoi Beer Factory.

Quang Ninh Museum unlocks colonial-era French archives for research and tourism

The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along with images capturing coal mining, colonial architecture, miners’ lives, and the local community.

Vietnamese actor opens museum housing priceless Dong Son ceramics

With over 400 ancient artifacts, Chi Bao’s museum showcases rare national treasures.

Da Nang Museum opens an exhibition of rare ancient artifacts

Many ancient antiques are on display in an exhibition in Da Nang, the most livable city in Vietnam.

Museums embrace creative communication to bring heritage closer to the public

Despite their rich collections, many museums in HCM City have struggled with public engagement due in part to outdated communication methods.

Redesigned museum space echoes folk heritage with 3D storytelling

The Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts has unveiled a newly curated space dedicated to folk and applied art, officially inaugurated on June 24 to mark the museum’s founding anniversary in 1966.

Military History Museum, War Remnants Museum popular among young people

When VietNamNet reporters interviewed young visitors at the museums, they all shared a common desire for real-life experiences.