Impressions of “Mui Ne Museum of Antiquities”

Located in the middle of an ancient fishing village in Mui Ne ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, “Mui Ne Antiquities Museum” is a unique cultural highlight, telling the thousand-year history of the South Central region and many different cultures through artifacts of high historical, economic and cultural value.

Mui Ne Museum of Antiquities is a private museum founded and owned by Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An, born in 1975, officially put into operation in 2023 at Quarter 5, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province.

The museum currently displays more than 40,000 artifacts and antiquities dating from 1,500 BC to before 1975, divided into many themes. These include artifacts from Dong Son culture, Oc Eo culture, Khmer culture, Sa Huynh culture, artifacts from Dinh, Le, Ly, Tran dynasties, and artifacts serving religious beliefs. The artifacts and antiquities reflect the development of the Champa Kingdom, the economic and cultural exchange of the South Central region with China and India in ancient and medieval times. The museum is open to visitors free of charge. The People's Army Newspaper introduces some images of Mui Ne Antiquities Museum, an attractive destination in Binh Thuan:

A corner of space in Mui Ne Antiquities Museum.

Ancient statues in Khmer and Indian style.

An ancient book with Cham script.

Artifacts related to Cham burial and worship rituals.

A lithophone dating back about 3,500 years, discovered in Lam Dong province, is on display at the museum.

The exhibition space displays antiques including royal decrees, paintings, and Vietnamese decorations.

Chu Dau ceramic collection, 15th century.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc An (right), owner of Mui Ne Antiquities Museum, introduces visitors to the museum.

Performed by: VU DINH DONG

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/du-lich/diem-den/an-tuong-bao-tang-co-vat-mui-ne-798121