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Quang Ninh Museum
4.5
#13 of 31 things to do in Halong Bay
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Located by Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Museum is a majestic black pearl overlooking the world heritage. Expect to immerse yourself in the most impressive architecture in the locality showcasing millennia of our geology, biodiversity, history and culture. In addition to the exhibition area, the museum provides large and multifunctional spaces for meetings, adorned with professional facilities to promise successful events.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Kate W
12 contributions
Okay way to kill some time on a rainy day
Jul 2023 • Couples
I did not have the greatest expectations about the museum with the reviews I read on Google and they were pretty accurate. It is 3 floors and you can get around the museum in about an hour. It was cheap entry at 40,000 dong per person, but if it was a sunny day and we weren’t escaping the rain I don’t think we would have bothered going
Written July 18, 2023
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theproudmary
Moreton Bay Region, Australia74 contributions
Very interesting history lesson
Apr 2016 • Couples
We attended the museum twice on the same day as we got there the first time at 11am & it closes from 11.30am-1.30pm every day. Adult ticket price 30,000 dong. Ground level is all about flora & fauna of the region with some impressive sized moths & butterflies! 2nd floor has some ancient artefacts dating back 2000BC. Also impressive display of US wartime military artefacts & photos. 3rd floor is predominantly about the coal industry in this region & its history (very detailed displays of coal minors & historical artefacts used for digging etc). Also has a dedicated area to Ho Chi Minh himself which was very well presented. We thoroughly enjoyed both visits & would recommend to anyone.
Written April 16, 2016
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Navine C
Cape Town, South Africa38 contributions
Illuminating for Curious Minds
May 2017 • Friends
A modern, well-resourced, brilliantly-planned, interesting and large installation on Halong bay. This multi-level architectural monolith houses several different themes and demonstrates Vietnamese origin specific to the region, by displaying archaeological, biological, geological and cultural artefacts. The building is surrounding by thought-provoking sculptures and war artefacts. There is something of interest for everyone, including children, who playfully enjoy larger exhibits of coal-mining, musical instruments and animals ; scores of lively 7-year-olds lit up my second visit to the museum. For the more serious observer, stone and bronze-age, as well as ceramic artefacts depict the history of the area. Television screens and viewing rooms are available in some spaces, providing a much-needed break from being on your feet. The museum is next to the convention centre and with a short walk in the other direction, one gets to a public park and the city centre. The fresh market, also along the bay, provides some interesting (if unknown) foods, which are always worth trying - the "calamari cakes" fried in front of you, are well worth it ... I do not know the Vietnamese name. A modern shopping mall is right next to the market, if that environment is more suitable. This is a useful way to spend the lunch break because the museum closes from 11:30 to 2pm. The museum will appeal to those who are academically inclined, is a good way to spend a few hours to get a feel of the place and can keep children busy for an hour or so. The location is convenient and one could spend half-a-day there and in the surrrounding area. Enjoy it.
Written August 10, 2017
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PTP111
Prague, Czech Republic31 contributions
Old Vietnam
Apr 2017 • Couples
This museum focuses on the Halong bay area. There are numerous exhibits displaying the indigenous tribes of the area and some of the more modern aspects of the town. I had not realized coal mining was, and remains, such a huge part of life in Halong Bay.
Written April 29, 2017
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Nathan S
7 contributions
So cool
Dec 2016 • Friends
Only 20 minutes from the Halong city, this is such a cool one for me. I was shock of huge coal right in front of museum which is around 2 tons in weight. The sea life and marine fauna display is great as well. Coming here you know more about Halong history.
Written December 26, 2016
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citruscyanide
Blenheim, New Zealand29 contributions
Much potential?
Mar 2016 • Solo
This museum is formidable on the outside, and has some really good displays, but the information is often lacking. The translations to English all seem to have been run through Google Translate from French - there are often occasional French words in the text. The information is also in large part audiovisual, with subtitles in English also similarly hard to follow. The big display signs are better overall, but even they start to make less sense on the third floor. By all means, come and have a look at the artifacts, but be prepared to be very persistent and patient if you actually want to learn anything useful.

I am a museum bunny, and managed to spend 3.5 hours here despite the quality of presentation of the available information, but I suspect most people would be through here in an hour tops. OK for the price, but the museums in Hanoi were far better for the same.

What this museum adds: information regarding the geology of the region, the local coal mining industry, and the way of life of the people in Ha Long Bay, particularly regarding fishing. Also some concerning the Vietnam War, and the local flora and fauna.

Note also that the museum closes over lunchtime, and is closed on Mondays.
Written March 17, 2016
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Mortred N
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
A short summary of Quang Ninh and Vietnam's history
Jul 2019 • Friends
The museum was not very big so it could not show you the most descriptive details in the history of Quang Ninh, but the place was organized with disciplines so it was easy for us to understand the timelines of the area's history. There were also English explanations so international tourists might not need a guide here. The ticket price was very cheap (40,000 VND / adult) compared to what inside the museum so the visit was worth it for us. The scenery outside of the museum was also a nice photography spot.
Written July 12, 2019
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MinhLQ
Hanoi, Vietnam15 contributions
Maverlous! QuangNinh Museum is the most modern museum in Vietnam you should visit.
May 2018 • Family
Very nice museum about Vietnamese nature, culture and history! A great translation work has been done so that everything is translated into English and French.
Written November 13, 2018
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Shannon B
Melbourne, Australia134 contributions
Best Museum in Vietnam
Jan 2018 • Business
This museum is epic! Three gigantic floors full of everything you could possibly ever want to know about Vietnam. A MUST Do if you come to Halong.
Written February 17, 2018
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lightupthedarkness
cardiff228 contributions
some very interesting artifacts in what in a couple of years will be a stunning location
Mar 2016 • Couples
The building itself is very modern, black glass and you can see several developments in progress next door including a Guggenhiem Bilbao type edifice in stainless steel and right next door a Sheraton hotel. The area will be buzzing in 2018/9 so make sure to tim your visit and not be disappointed
Written March 28, 2016
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