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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.

Best museums in Hanoi

The capital is blessed with numerous museums that are the best places to learn and fully understand the country. Vietnamese Women’s Museum and Vietnam Military History Museum are among the most highly recommended by travel sites and local guides.

Da Nang’s Cham sculpture museum recognised as historical relic

The Museum of Cham Sculpture of Da Nang has been recognised as a historical relic site of the city, as it opens the Cham Culture showroom creating diversified exhibits and arts space for tourism attraction.

Visiting Co Do Village: Hometown of fine arts lovers

Co Do Village, home to many well-known painters of Vietnam, is a must-visit travel destination in Hanoi.

Vietnam Literature Museum: Explore literature and more

The Vietnam Literature Museum is a cultural and literary shrine of Vietnam and a cultural monument of Hanoi, as it houses a wealth of precious artifacts related to Vietnamese writers and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Art museums in Vietnam must improve preservation methods

Fine art museums across the country still face difficulties and limitations. Basic warehouses and preservation equipment is still lacking in both quantity and quality, not meeting the needs and long-term requirements of the works of art.

Military museum dedicated to revolutionary leader

The museum aims to honour the contributions of President Ho, previous leaders and General Nguyen Chi Thanh to the revolutionary cause of the nation, as well as to educate and promote historical traditions to future generations and tourists to Hanoi.

First private art museum set up in HCM City

The first private art museum was set up in Ho Chi Minh City to display a family’s collection of Vietnamese paintings through the years.

Restoration of HCM City History Museum begins

The restoration of the Hồ Chí Minh Museum of History, one of the city’s seven biggest museums,  has begun.

Hanoi to build on-site museum at Thang Long Citadel

A large underground archaeological museum with direct access to the excavation pits can be an attraction for visitors to Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

National Museum of History launches first night tour for local and foreign visitors

Local and foreign visitors now can enjoy a 90-minute night tour of the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi, with the activity promising enticing cultural, culinary, and architectural experiences for guests.