B岷 t脿ng M峄� thu岷璽 Cung 膽矛nh Hu岷� (Royal Fine Arts Museum of Hue), Hue

Nestled in the heart of Hue鈥檚 ancient Imperial Citadel, the Royal Fine Arts Museum of Hue (Bao tang My thuat Cung dinh Hue) is a charming wooden structure originally built in 1845 as the Long An Palace during Emperor Thieu Tri鈥檚 reign. In 1909, the palace was relocated and, by 1923, transformed into the Musee Khai Dinh to preserve royal relics. Its enduring architecture, featuring 128 carved wooden pillars inscribed with over 1,000 classical Chinese poems and motifs of the mythical four creatures, offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the grandeur of Vietnam鈥檚 last dynasty.

Inside, the museum houses a rich collection exceeding 9,000 items from the Nguyen dynasty, with more than 300 pieces made of gold, porcelain, Phap Lam enamel, lacquered wood, royal garments, and imperial accoutrements. Visitors will admire vivid costumes worn by emperors and mandarins, blue-and-white ceramics imported from China and France, bronze cauldrons and bells, Cham-era stone sculptures, and an impressive display of 30 ancient cannons arrayed in the front garden.

Beyond individual artifacts, the museum displays eighteen distinct collections鈥攊ncluding royal regalia, musical instruments of Nha nhac court music, antique coins, and Champa sculptures鈥攑resenting a comprehensive narrative of Hue鈥檚 imperial culture and broader Vietnamese art history. The museum actively hosts rotating exhibitions and educational workshops, such as art classes for local children and summer royal-themed events, making history accessible to all visitors.

Whether you're captivated by royal portraits, fascinated by centuries-old ceramics, or enchanted by imperial wood carvings, the Royal Fine Arts Museum offers a peaceful, evocative journey into the soul of Vietnam鈥檚 last royal dynasty.

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Sight Name: B岷 t脿ng M峄� thu岷璽 Cung 膽矛nh Hu岷� (Royal Fine Arts Museum of Hue)
Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Hue Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

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