Unique museum of antiquities in Mui Ne

That man is Nguyen Ngoc An, as his name suggests, the space – the place to display antiques is hidden in an alley. But it is the unique antiques museum in Mui Ne, which he founded and has maintained for nearly 40 years.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An next to a corner of the collection

Mui Ne Antiquities Museum was established in 2023, directly operated by Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An - an antique collector with a passion since childhood. On a campus of more than ^2,500m2 , the museum currently preserves about 50,000 artifacts, dating from 1,500 years BC to before 1975. The artifacts here are arranged according to many topics: from ceramics, paintings, statues, Cham royal costumes, to ancient lithophones, tombstones, folk beliefs... Each item is a valuable historical, cultural and archaeological story.

Ms. Nguyen Thao My, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, excitedly said: I find it very beautiful, the first time I know about a private museum, seeing the artifacts directly so I am quite emotional. The artifacts are carefully arranged, very abstract which makes me curious, in general this is a place that is quite impressive to me personally.

dsc00137(1).jpeg — Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An is introducing the 20-tone lithophone set to tourists.

Not only is it a place to display artifacts, it is also a cultural and tourist destination that attracts visitors and strongly inspires the community. Especially for those who are passionate about research and learning... The highlight of the collection is the 20-tone Five-tone Lithograph set dating back more than 3,000 years and the silver jewelry set of the Cham Royal Family, both of which are rare antiques of special value in the Southeast Asia region.

The group visited the Museum of Antiquities in Mui Ne

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An, founder of Mui Ne Antiquities Museum: “In fact, for many years, I have always wanted to both collect and research the cultures of ethnic groups. Especially Cham culture, because Cham culture has its own unique characteristics, suitable for tourism, and can spread to the tourist community of five continents when visiting Mui Ne, learning about the indigenous culture of each land in Lam Dong ”.

Not only a collector, Mr. An is also a person who connects lands through donating nearly 50,000 artifacts to schools, research institutes and museums across the country. Since opening, the museum has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, most of whom are students and researchers. Although there are support staff, Mr. An still takes the time to explain and tell the story of each artifact with all his passion.

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There is no entrance fee here, as long as visitors want to see and research, we will be happy to support.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An, founder of Mui Ne Antiquities Museum

With no entrance fee and regular collaboration with educational institutions and cultural organizations, the museum is increasingly known as a prestigious place for study and research. Since its official opening, the museum has welcomed more than 100,000 domestic and foreign visitors. Stories about the origin, manufacturing techniques, customs, beliefs, etc. help visitors gain a deeper understanding of ancient values.

Tourist Nguyen Phan Huy: “After visiting, I was very surprised and interested in this Museum. For example, the lithophone is very attractive, the sound it makes when the owner plays a piece of music is very good. There are some things I have never learned before. Very interesting!"

Professor Eric Jose Olmedo Panal, Director - UEF International Institute

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The trip gave me many interesting experiences, from sandboarding to the antiquities museum, each place, each activity and experience was meaningful. Each has its own cultural value that needs to be preserved.
Professor Eric Jose Olmedo Panal, Director - UEF International Institute

Mr. Vo Thanh Huy, Deputy Director of Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: “In the context of a strong shift in tourism trends from relaxation to cultural experiences, the museum has become a special highlight. Not only stopping at traditional displays, the museum is also digitizing all antiques, opening up wider access on digital platforms, especially for young people and researchers.”

dsc00199(1).jpeg — Famtrip group visits Mui Ne Museum of Antiquities

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We are on the path of digital transformation and are coordinating with units to bring the Museum to digital space, to serve the research and study needs of anyone with the same passion.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An

dsc00130(1).jpeg — Inside the museum grounds there are many exhibition areas according to each theme.

Mui Ne Museum of Antiquities - A unique destination for tourists. (Video: VNA/Vietnam+)

Located deep in the alley, with the motto of not promoting, only demonstrating with silent passion throughout that time, every day Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An continues to research and learn, creating a living museum of antiquities, where the heritage is not only preserved - but also like a story told, spread to the community, as a thank you for the land where he was protected, nurtured and grew up.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/doc-dao-bao-tang-co-vat-o-mui-ne-391991.html