Ticket for Entry to the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Museum | Ho Chi Minh City

 

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

 

Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Open every day of the week).

Address: 68 Nguyen Hue Building, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Map)

• Ground Floor (G) - Museum of Jewelry of 54 Ethnic Groups of Vietnam.
• 8th - 9th Floor - Nguyen Dynasty Royal Museum.

 

— ABOUT THIS SERVICE —

 

When visiting the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Museum, you will have the opportunity to travel back in time and experience the vibrant royal court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Here, you can admire original artifacts such as royal attire, household items, artworks, and luxurious items made from jade, ivory, silver, and porcelain, along with gold-plated furniture, silk, and brocade. Each artifact tells the story of the opulence and cultural sophistication of the Nguyen Dynasty through its 13 emperors. With over 22,000 valuable artifacts, the museum stands as a clear testament to the prosperity and cultural heritage of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty.

At the museum, visitors can immerse themselves in the flow of history while also experiencing a museum with a unique and creative design, providing a fresh perspective. Notably, you can indulge in a royal experience with a ride on the empress’s horse carriage, creating unforgettable memories.

The entrance to the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Museum is located on the 8th floor.

 

Exhibit of relics from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh.

 

Queen Nam Phuong’s makeup box, hairbrush, and a Catholic Bible.

 

Plates, bowls, and vases showcasing the Phap Lam enamel art, crafted during Emperor Minh Mang's reign (1820-1841), the second ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, used in the Hue Imperial Palace.

 

Display of royal costumes and court music instruments from the Hue Imperial Court.

 

The golden hammocks of princesses (left) and princes. The phoenix symbolizes the princess, while the lion represents the prince.

 

The royal autograph and golden medal granted by Emperor Kien Phuc (1883-1884) to the French Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs at the time, accompanied by a French translation. According to the museum, these artifacts are highly valuable due to the brief reign of Emperor Kien Phuc, making related items rare.

 

Royal genealogy (Ngoc Pha) – a genealogy of the Nguyen royal family’s female lineage from Emperor Minh Mang (1820-1841) to Emperor Bao Dai (1925-1945).

 

Artifacts used in the Royal Medical Bureau during the reign of Emperor Tu Duc (1847-1883), the fourth and longest-reigning emperor in the 143-year history of the Nguyen Dynasty.

 

Visitors can enjoy free check-in on the emperor’s throne or the empress’s palanquin.

 

Included:

• Entrance ticket to the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Museum, 8th and 9th floors.
• Free check-in with the emperor’s throne, empress’s palanquin, and royal carriage with royal costumes on the 8th floor.

Not included:

• Meals and drinks.
• Other personal expenses.
• Tips.