Tuyen Quang Provincial Museum
Bảo tàng tỉnh Tuyên Quang
Tuyen Quang Provincial Museum
Bảo tàng tỉnh Tuyên Quang
The largest collection of historical artifacts and ethnographic collections, located on a picturesque island in the middle of a lake.
Tuyen Quang
Museum
Culture & History
The Tuyen Quang Provincial Museum is a modern category II cultural institution opened in 2010. The museum occupies a unique location, built on an island in the middle of Tan Quang Lake. The architecture of the three-story building, covering over 1,200 m², harmoniously combines traditional Vietnamese design elements with modern exhibition spaces.
- Visit duration
2–3 hours
- Average budget
from $25
- Admission
Check at ticket counter
- Current
26 °C, clear
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- On-site language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The museum's collections hold about 21,500 items, including unique finds. Key exhibits include: a Paleolithic human fossil (12,000 years old) with a rare ritual burial, Ly dynasty ceramics, and ancient bronze drums.
The exhibition is divided into four parts:
- Nature and Ethnic Groups: features costumes of the Tay, Dao, Mong, Pa Then, and San Chay peoples.
- History: from ancient periods to the struggle for national independence.
- Central Hall: adorned with a monumental wooden bas-relief "Capital of the Liberated Zone".
Dry season with comfortable temperatures. Fewer tourists on weekdays.
On-site
- How to get there
3 km northwest of the city center
- Accommodation
Hotels in Tuyen Quang city
- Opening hours
Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cash
Required
- Phone
097 977 65 85
- With kids
Ok for ages 6+