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Hanoi’s Military History Museum opens, moving visitors with iconic artifacts

On its first day, Hanoi’s Military History Museum drew visitors moved by the powerful artifacts that embody Vietnam’s history and resilience.

Construction of Truong Sa Museum set to begin

The museum will be built on an area of 1.7ha at the boundary of the Gạc Ma Memorial Site in Cam Lâm District.

Vietnam to launch specialized museums including currency and education museums

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced plans to establish several specialized museums, including the Vietnam Currency Museum and the Vietnam Education Museum, as part of a new cultural development initiative.

Vietnam Military History Museum to open with over 150,000 unique artifacts

The Vietnam Military History Museum, scheduled to open on November 1, contains more than 150,000 artifacts, including rare national treasures, illustrating the country's long history of nation-building and defense.

Controversy erupts over alleged fake Champa artifacts at National Museum

The recently inaugurated exhibition "Champa Treasures: Marks of Time" at the National Museum of History has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some questioning the authenticity of the displayed artifacts.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology’s architectural space wins int'l architecture awards

Truc Lam Restaurant and Coffee, a cafe and architectural space inside the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, recently received two international architecture awards in the United States.

Museum launches project on smart technology

The Ho Chi Minh Museum here has launched a new project using smart technology to offer online displays as part of efforts to develop its business.

An Giang Museum showcases six priceless Oc Eo artifacts

The An Giang Museum proudly exhibits six national treasures representing the Oc Eo culture from the 4th to 6th centuries, each of significant cultural, historical, religious, and artistic value.

Museums face challenges in national treasure protection

Many of the country’s national treasures, including artefacts of history, culture, and science dating back hundreds and even thousands of years, have not been looked after properly, according to museum officials and experts.

Explore earth's history: Fossil exhibit at Hanoi Museum

From 40,000-year-old human teeth to the oldest stone in Vietnam, the Hanoi Museum's exhibit offers a glimpse into the past.

HCM City supports private museums

HCM City’s cultural authorities are working to support private museums as their efforts to building a museum system to boost local tourism.

Two new museums in HCM City showcase Vietnam's rich cultural heritage

A remarkable collection of artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty, spanning various periods, is now on display for the first time at the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Palace Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.

Museums get creative attracting visitors

Museums are gradually becoming places where education and research intersect to shape the collective knowledge of the community, spanning everything from art and history to science and technology.

Ideal environment to allow the Bat Trang Ecomuseum to flourish

The Bat Trang traditional craft village in Gia Lam District will be the perfect place for an ecomuseum, a seminar heard.

First provincial biodiversity museum launched in Quang Nam

The first-ever provincial-level biodiversity museum was launched in the central province of Quang Nam on May 15, introducing more than 3,700 photos and 1,200 specimens of flora and fauna found in the locality.

Museums free on National Reunification Day

State-owned museums will offer free entry to the public in HCM City, as part of the city’s activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.

Museum preserves memories of Dien Bien Phu victory

The museum is a modern architectural work with exterior design mimicking the shape of the iconic camouflage helmet worn by Dien Bien soldiers in the past.

Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum opens for night visitors

Tourists to the northern province of Dien Bien can now visit Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum at night as the attraction will remain open until 9pm on every Friday and Saturday through May 31.

HCMC proposes first ranking for 2 museums

The HCMC People’s Committee has sent a formal proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about approving the first ranking for its two museums.

Fine arts museum launches new e-ticket system

The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts on January 15 launched its new electronic ticket system, making it the first among those in Vietnam deploy e-ticket.