Da Nang Museum

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Da Nang Museum was founded in 1989 and was originally located in Le Duan Street. In 2005 it was relocated to 24 Tran Phu Street where it officially opened on 26 April 2011.

• Address: 24 Tran Phu street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Price: 1 USD
• Open time: Weekdays (Except Monday,  Morning: 7:30 – 11:30, Afternoon: 13:30 – 16:30
• Visit duration: 01h00
• Best time: Good for travel and first time visit
• Price range: 1.00 USD

About:

Museum of Da Nang was founded in 1989 and was originally located in Le Duan Street. In 2005 it was relocated to 24 Tran Phu Street where it officially opened on 26 April 2011.

The new museum incorporates the reconstructed walls of a citadel built by Emperor Minh Mang at the beginning of the 19th century. The three-floor museum houses more than 2,500 photos and artifacts, more than 1,900 of which are original and have been collected from Da Nang and neighbouring areas since national reunification in 1975. Many are on public display for the first time.

As they enter the museum, visitors will be impressed by a large sail-shaped relief representing Da Nang’s founding history.

1. Applying fee for all organizations, individuals (domestic and international) visiting Bao Tang Danang

2. Free entrance fee for

• Children, Students
• Da Nang and Quang Nam Citizens– The Elders (from 60 years old) according to Elder Law– The disabled according to Disability Law– Diplomatic Guests

3. Entrance Fee: 20,000 VND/person

4. Applied from 01 June, 2015

5. Time: Weekdays (Except Monday)

• Morning: 7:30 – 11:30
• Afternoon: 13:30 – 16:30

What to explore:

The first floor displays Da Nang’s prehistoric times and its culture, the construction and development of the City, and the local traditional craft villages such as the Nam O fish sauce making village, Tuy Loan rice paper village and Non Nuoc stone carving village.

The second floor houses exhibits on war crimes and the aftermath of the various wars fought on Vietnamese soil, especially relating to the French and Americans in Da Nang.

The third floor showcases the cultural features of minority ethnic groups in the central region, especially Da Nang. Also on this floor is a 30-seat cinema where visitors can view documentaries on Da Nang’s history and culture.

How to get there:

• From airport: 4 km away, go by motorbike or bicycle
• From train station: 2 km away, go by motorbike or bicycle
• From Hoi An ancient town: 30km away, go by taxi or bus

Reviews:

• Insightful for Local Archaeology and History
• An attraction not to be missed
• Great surprise!!!
• Interesting Perspective
• Worth a visit

Information: Danang Center for Tourism and Promotion