Dong Dinh Museum is a must-visited attraction in Danang city. This special destination provides unique travel experiences to emerge yourself with natural backgrounds and ancient histories. Additionally, visitors will have an opportunity to discover the local life hundreds of years ago. The article in this travel blog will share you the travel tips to one of a renowned museum in the liveable city of Vietnam, Dong Dinh Art Museum.
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Table of Contents
1. The location of Dong Dinh Art Museum
Being located in Son Tra peninsula, Dong Dinh Museum is easy to find on digital map or paper map in Danang. The museum is on the left side of the road to Linh Ung pagoda and has an area up to 10,000m2. The distance from the city center to Dong Dinh Art Museum is 11 km and it is accessible to reach by various vehicle options. This is one of three museums in Danang licensed to build and operate in the Son Tra national forest.
2. Entrance Fee and Openning hours of Dong Dinh Art Museum
This amazing museum will open from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m daily. The entrance fee is from 30.000 VND per adult and free for children under 12 years olds.
3. The history of Dong Dinh Art Museum
Dong Dinh Art Museum is well-known as the first private place which is licensed to be built in the central Vietnam. The investor name is Mr. Doan Huy Giao. He is a poet, journalist and director. On June 19th, 2003, the local authority of Danang approved the construction of Dong Dinh Art Museum, this allows the area of the museum up to 10,000m2.
In addition, the museum offers a unique landscape which is a combination of cultural art and ecological space. Being as a private museum of Mr.Doan Huy Giao, the attraction is a great destination to learn about the local culture. The museum displays special memories of the owner in the ancient time. It is expressed through antiques related to the culture of Dai Viet, Sa Huynh, Champa as well as the fishing village and artifacts of the owner’s childhood. Coming to the museum, you will be amazed and curious by various artifacts dating back 100 – 2500 years.
Dong Dinh art museum opened to the public in January 2011. The atmosphere of this attraction is fresh and peaceful with nature settings. This is a perfect ideal for visitors who want to escape the bustling and hustling vibes of Danang city.
4. When is the best time to visit Dong Dinh Art Museum
Choosing the best time to explore Dong Dinh Art Museum is essential for every visitor. Dry season considers as the most enjoyable time to visit this special museum. The months from February to June have pleasant weather patterns with mild temperatures. Sometimes, there is drizzle in the afternoon or evening but it is not significant. If you are planning to explore the museum, this is a great time to travel.
However, wet season might be a choice for other travelers. The fresh air and peaceful nature during the rain is beautiful and unique. Especially, you need to be careful with the slippery roads because of the wet temperatures. The period of the rainy season is occurred from September to December. Kindly note that the operation might be closed sometimes during the wet season, you should check the update information from travel experts or museum fanpage carefully.
5. What to see at Dong Dinh Art Museum
5.1. The Antique Exhibit House
There are two houses which are anicent styles in the Antique Exhibit House at Dong Dinh Art Museum. The displays of cultural arts from many different countries will impress your discovery. Coming here, you will admire the anicent artifacts which have been preserved a long time ago.
In addition, the ancient Sa Huynh culture is an interesting story to explore. Besides, Cham culture is also recreated through ceramic collections from ancient times that were found underground in Tra Kieu, Quang Nam province. This is amazing to research scientists to come to this museum.
Moreover, being a home of Dai Viet ceramic collections with diverse in type and age including ceramics from different dynasties such as Ly, Tran, Le Mac and Nguyen. Impressively, you also will have an amazing travel time to learn about 54 ethnic groups stretching from North to South of Vietnam.
5.2. The Art Exhibition Space
One of a special attraction at Dong Dinh Art Museum is the Art Exhibition Space. The modern architectural house is considered a famous project due to the combination of forest ecological space and house. In this area, large stone blocks are still kept intact to create a natural and modern combination. When you come to this area, you can admire the displayed paintings by artists Dinh Y Nhi and Dang Viet Trieu, along with art collections of ethnic minorities.
5.3. The Ethnographic Gallery
Another special attraction in Dong Dinh Art Museum is the ethnographic gallery which recreates the daily life of ethnic minorities in central Vietnam. This area displays wooden masks, tables and chairs, and delicately carved household utensils, imbued with the culture and village life of ethnic minorities. Additionally, these items combine with wooden masks to represent the life and spirituality of the ancients. This lively and interesting attracts domestic and foreign tourists who want to explore.
5.4. The Fishing Village Memorial House
Nam Tho fishing village is famous in Danang which is appeared in the second half of the 15th century. The Fishing Village Memorial House at Dong Dinh Art Museum honestly and vividly recreates the simple working life of locals. The special feature of this house is that it is made from the remains of 2 wooden boats, 3 bamboo boats and 5 old baskets of Nam Tho village.
This house is decorated with items related to fishing, such as fish sauce jars and fishing gear. These items remind visitors of the simple life of fishermen in the past. If you’re nostalgic and seek memories of the old days, this house is a place to explore and enjoy
6. How to travel to Dong Dinh Art Museum
Thanks to the prime location in Danang city, Dong Dinh Art Museum can be reached with multiple vehicle options such as private car, motorbike or taxi.
Da Nang private car is one of the best choices for tourists who want to come and discover this museum. With a private car, you can get cheaper prices when traveling with a group or family. This is a private door-to-door service which can customize your trip professionally and efficiently. You can contact our travel experts at Explore Vietnam to make a reservation.
However, a motorbike is a budget option for you to choose from. The flexibility of motorbikes is what makes it chosen by many tourists. Moreover, taxi is another option if you want to have an immediately route.
7. Travel Tips to Dong Dinh Art Museum
In order to have a smooth trip in Dong Dinh Art Museum, the following information are our travel advices for you to take note:
– The road to this museum has many curves and slopes, so if you want to go to this museum by motorbike, you need to drive safely. Furthermore, you should refuel before going as there are no stops near the museum.
– The opening hours of the museum is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You should choose suitable time to explore the attraction. The best times are early morning and early afternoon. This way, you’ll have more time to explore the museum and nearby tourist attractions.
– Because this museum is located in the mountains. You should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts for protection. Kindly bring insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. Don’t forget to wear sneakers for comfortable walking.
– Some areas of the museum will not allow photography, so please ask the manager before taking photos.
– There are not many restaurants around this museum, so don’t forget to prepare food and drinks to bring with you.
8. Conclusion
Dong Dinh Art Museum is a highlight attraction in Danang for all visitors. Coming to this unique place to learn about local life and artist spirits of central Vietnam. A trip to immerse yourself with ancient houses and natural backgrounds is memorable and fun. Together, let us show you the beauty of Danang city to your vacation.