Kon Tum Provincial Museum
Bảo tàng tỉnh Kon Tum
Kon Tum Provincial Museum
Bảo tàng tỉnh Kon Tum
The largest center for preserving the cultural heritage and history of the peoples of Northern Tây Nguyên.
Kon Tum
Museum
Cultural sightseeing
The Kon Tum Provincial Museum is a modern cultural complex opened in 2012 to mark the centenary of the province's founding. Located on the scenic banks of the Đăk Bla River, it is a repository of over 20,000 artifacts detailing the rich past, geology, and ethnic diversity of the region. A visit to the museum is the best way to immerse yourself in the unique culture of Tây Nguyên.
- Duration
30–45 minutes
- Average budget
under $1
- Admission
up to 10,000 ₫
- Opening hours
07:30–11:00, 13:30–17:00
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- On-site language
Vietnamese
What you need to know
The three-story museum building is designed in a unique style mimicking the contours of a traditional Rong house — the symbol of the ethnic communities of Northern Tây Nguyên.
What to see in the exhibits:
- Second floor: Dedicated to nature, mineral resources, and ancient history. Rare finds from the Lung Leng archaeological complex are displayed here, including Paleolithic tools and ancient ceramics.
- Third floor: A historical exhibition dedicated to the province's national liberation struggle.
- Collections: The museum houses unique musical instruments (gongs, chưngs), ethnographic household items, traditional costumes, and elements of the material culture of the Ba Na, Xơ Đăng, Giẻ Triêng, and other peoples.
A special pride of the museum is its database satellite station, which broadcasts the cultural values of all 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam.
The dry season is ideal for visiting the museum and strolling around Kon Tum city.
On site
- Getting there
Car, motorbike, on foot from the center
- Accommodation
Hotels in Kon Tum city
- Getting around
On foot
- Cash
Recommended
- Connectivity
4G
- With kids
Yes, interesting