The Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, also known as Bao Tang Co Cung Hue, is located in the vibrant city of Hue, which was the imperial capital of Vietnam for many years. This museum is exceptionally significant as it is housed within the Long An Palace, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing the Hue Imperial City. With its regal architecture and historical artifacts, the museum offers an authentic glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and cultural practices of Vietnamese royalty. It boasts a vast collection of antiquities including ceramics, royal decrees, personal belongings of the emperors, and intricate court robes. Visitors are also treated to an assortment of ancient bronze instruments, mirrors, and traditional weaponry, painting a rich picture of Vietnam's feudal history. In addition, the ornate architecture, with its traditional Nguyen dynasty features, adds to the museum's appeal, transporting guests back in time to appreciate the grandeur of Vietnam's past monarchies. The museum also regularly hosts cultural shows and traditional performances, providing an immersive educational experience complemented by the atmospheric settings of the former royal capital.
Quiet when I went, took plenty of photographs of fascinating building and artefacts. The small Cham sculpture museum is included and great to see, with good information on the exhibits.
Raymondale
Wrote on 8th Oct, 2023
royal antiques
i visited this museum on 5 September.that time, i had a one day trip,before coming here,i already visited tombs of minh mang,khai dinh and tu duc.this place is the last stop.there was a rainy day when..
This museum is quite small and there is not much to see. I allocated 2.5 hours to see the exhibits but I was done in 30 mins. An interesting small building housed the paintings of Vietnamese Emperor H..
Compact site and thoroughly informative experience
Small and enjoyable museum featuring numerous artefacts from periods of royal life. It’s not necessary to come here as part of a tour, since the site is quite compact and the displays not so numerous ..
It was raining so we decided to visit the museum which was just outside the citadel. Inside the display area was very spacious with plenty room between the exhibits.