Precious Heritage by Réhahn

Precious Heritage by Réhahn

Precious Heritage by Réhahn
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Explore the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture at Hoi An's Precious Heritage Museum. Spanning 500 square meters, this captivating museum showcases over a decade of exploration by photographer Rehahn. From vibrant portraits to intricate artifacts, immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Vietnam's heritage. Admission is free, and exhibits are available in English, French, and Vietnamese. Don't miss this enriching cultural experience in Hoi An.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Claudia
    Seville, Spain4 contributions
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    I loved!
    Beautiful pictures! And a very beautiful museum which presents the country's minority ethnic groups. Vibrant tribute to these people that I had the chance to meet during a trip to northern Vietnam. I highly recommend visiting this place and don’t hesitate to bring back some photographic souvenirs.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 1, 2023
  • tvivanco
    Irvine, California14 contributions
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    If you are interested in Vietnamese culture, then visit Precious Heritage Gallery Museum
    Wow - what a find. When I travel I look forward to learning about the culture and hit the jackpot with Precious Heritage Gallery Museum. It was free, and it is a gallery, but so much more. Rehahn has captured Vietnam's diverse mosaic of cultures and colors with his beautiful photography. Traditional clothing and photos are placed throughout the studio. There is also a very informative video that allowed me a peek at the culture I wanted so much to learn about. An added bonus was that Rehahn was actually there so it was a treat to meet him. This was my favorite spot in Hoi An and highly recommend it.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 6, 2023
  • L.scheulenburg
    Porta Westfalica, Germany2 contributions
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    Photography,Art and History
    Amazing photographs,really more art than photography. The exhibition in the museum helps to understand the history behind the photographs. One can learn so much about the different ethnic groups. It’s definitely worth a visit.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 22, 2023
  • Loes K
    2 contributions
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    Precious Hermitage Gallery Museum
    We saw recommendations for the museum, but it exceeded our expectations. Beautifully done, with a lot of respect and admiration for the local indiginous villages of Vietnam. Definitely higly recommended if you'd like to know more about the ethnic groups in Vietnam and admire their beautiful costumes.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 30, 2023
  • Wikumj
    Redhill, United Kingdom433 contributions
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    Interesting to learn about the tribes
    A small photo exhibition and shop and also a small museum exhibit of sorts dedicated to the various indigenous tribes of Vietnam. We did not know about this history so it was so interesting to see how many different ethnic tribes there are in aVietnam who continue to live to this day following their traditional ways - with distinct traditional costume. Very interesting to learn about so worth dipping in for 30 mins.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 3, 2023
  • linjercar
    Yokosuka, Japan2 contributions
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    A must visit in Hoi An
    I have been following this photographer for years, but nothing prepared me for the feeling I felt when I visited his shop. This is not just a photography shop. It should be added as must see historical stop in Hoi An. They have done a beautiful job collecting and preserving the ethnic clothing, jewelry, and history of the diverse ethnic heritage of Vietnam. The photographs are amazing and include his work from other countries that are just as inspiring! We absolutely love the photographs we purchased and have hanging on our wall!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 23, 2023
  • Cathie B
    Adelaide, Australia23 contributions
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    Best experience in Hoo An
    Free display of the ethic villages of Vietnam through the photographers’ brilliant photos of people in traditional clothing with the clothing also displayed in an immersive experience set in an old house. Immensely informative and moving, hearing the stories of real people and seeing their cultural heritage and struggles to maintain traditional ways of life. Put aside a good chunk of time as you’ll be mesmerised.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 7, 2024
  • Philip W
    Annapolis Royal, Canada14 contributions
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    A wonderful, world class museum
    This is a world class museum. Rehahn, the photographers work is fantastic. His gentle connection with the ethnic groups is apparent in it. The costume collection is wonderful and it’s so important that the heritage of these peoples has been preserved here with such sensitivity. The three videos we watched were very informative and taught us a lot. We visited a number of times while in Hoi An and will again, any time we’re here.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 22, 2024
  • Reinkirk
    Adelaide, Australia8 contributions
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    A unique insight
    This is a must see experience when in HoiAn. The exhibition of costumes and photos of the people give one a sense of the varied people who make up VietNam. The video provides an important perspective on the history and ethics of collecting historical artifacts. Entry is free so I went back three times on this trip and each time saw something new. Highly recommended for anyone interested in textiles, photography and a vanishing VietNam.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 23, 2024
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia19,634 contributions
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    Amazing free and educative gallery museum
    I must admit I've never heard of Mr. Rehahn before preparing our Vietnam trip. Reading about it, I put this gallery high on our to do list in Hoi An, and it exceeded our expectations. Hard to believe, this gallery museum is totally free, no entry fee. Besides the world class photo exhibition it also has an educational role, as you can learn so much about all 54 Vietnam ethnic groups, of which the majority is hidden in very remote and difficult to reach regions. Mr. Rehahn's passion to meet them all, learn and popularize them introducing them to the world is astonishing - from ordinary Vietnam visitor to Hoi An resident and leading world magazines photographer. Throughout this two-story gallery museum you can see top class majestic photos of all those tribes from remote parts. Each of them comes with a short explanation and map where they're from, how and how long it took to reach them, etc... Some are represented in life size dolls with their costumes, jewelry,.. There's also a movie about his travels which is very interesting. We spent almost 2 hours there and easily could more. Highly recommend.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 4, 2024
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D&D Pursch
Honesdale, PA4 contributions
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Jan 2020
Amidst all of the shopping and restaurants and historical sites in Hoi An, the one place you simply MUST go is the Precious Heritage Museum. The history of indigenous tribes of Vietnam told through their heritage dress is breathtaking. Beautiful, fascinating and wonderfully presented. Rehahn's photography is just the start of the journey -- the actual costumes and description puts you in touch with Vietnam's history like no other way. We came for an hour and will go back for more.
Written January 15, 2020
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Chris S
Eglinton, UK763 contributions
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Jan 2020 • Couples
This is so worth a visit - the display of photographs by Rehahn of the people of Vietnam (some also South America, Cuba, India) is breathtaking in their quality, clarity and composition. Best photographic exhibition I’ve been to, the descriptions alongside the photos into the people and the tribes are so good.
Added to this is the free museum of tribal Vietnamese costumes which is so very interesting including narratives of how he got to these very remote areas.
Rehahn’s philosophy of how he comes alongside these people and how much he enjoys engaging with them to help maintain a record of their heritage is moving.
Needless to say I couldn’t resist buying some fantastic Photos!
Written January 28, 2020
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Kim B
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Mar 2020 • Couples
We met some other travelers who recommended this place to us and we checked it out. We really enjoyed our visit. Entrance is free and there are photo's, traditional clothing and stories to read about them inside. The photos are beautiful and the stories are interesting and sometimes moving or funny. This was a great way to learn more about the people and culture in Vietnam. The postcards we bought were packed in plastic so they would be protected in our luggage. I would defenitly recommend it to other travelers as well.
Written March 5, 2020
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Desirée
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Mar 2020 • Couples
This is a truly unique exhibit from many cities that I have visited. You are left feeling a deeper understanding of the cultural tapestry that makes this country so beautiful. Rehanh has captured the souls of these people in an authentic way, but what’s more commendable is his evident relationship and community building that lies at the heart of his work. Preservation in a visually stimulating modality - where fine art gallery meets an educational experience, with more energy than a typical museum.
Written March 3, 2020
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swissgirl_7
Gilly, Switzerland211 contributions
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Feb 2020
This museum is a labour of love of the french photo artist Rehahn. We wouldn’t have known about it if we hadn’t wandered into a gallery of his, whilst trying to escape the tourists and hawkers in the ancient town. His gallerist was a talented and wonderful young woman who encouraged us to go on and visit this place.

It is a collection of the most interesting and stunning costume heritage of Vietnam. The exhibition is beautifully set up and the explanations are well done and give real insight to the history behind the costumes and the traditions involved in producing them.

Rehahn is doing a fantastic job of preserving these legacies, whilst simultaneously trying to give back to these remote tribes whenever he can.

Highly recommended.
Written February 16, 2020
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Camilladaubeney1
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Jan 2020 • Solo
Simply beautiful. Well worth visiting Hoi An just to experience this gallery and its story. Utterly fabulous photographs tell the story of Rehahn’s project with the ethnic tribes of Vietnam. He has cultured a very special bond with the tribes which has allowed him to portray their people in the most wonderful way through both his photos and his collection and preservation of their individual traditional tribal costumes. The museum us beautifully laid out, there are explanatory narratives accompanying each photo and costume and the delightful ladies who work in the museum are a further font of knowledge. You can buy signed copies of the photo, a beautiful book, postcards etc. All in all a truly wonderful and very special place - not to be missed.
Written February 4, 2020
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Thomas
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Feb 2020 • Solo
This gallery was excellent. I stumbled across it by accident and I am so glad I found it. I loved the images on display here and feel they really capture the character, personality and spirit of the people they portray. The museum part of this gallery is better than those you have to pay for in the centre of Hoi An, and I might even go back for a second look tomorrow if I’m passing. Great art postcards at a reasonable price too. Girl on the reception desk very polite and the whole place had a good atmosphere.
Written February 5, 2020
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Josh P
Toronto, Canada65 contributions
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Apr 2022
This space is an exhibition of fine art portrait and cultural documentary photography, as well as a museum covering the ethnic minorities of Vietnam. The exhibition is fascinating. Vietnam as seen by most travellers may seem culturally homogenous, but any internet or book source will tell you about the many cultural minorities that are less well known. The photographer who created this museum spent years meeting and documenting these minorities, and has assembled an outstanding collection of photographs and artifacts to give visitors a deeper understanding of the cultural mosaic of Vietnam. Whether or not you have an interest in fine art photography, I strongly recommend a visit to this gallery / museum. If nothing else, you'll learn a little about many of the souvenir items you'll see everywhere else in Hoi An.
Written April 5, 2022
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Moureen
St Ives, UK48 contributions
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Apr 2022 • Friends
I've been lucky enough ti live in Hoi An for the last few years, but never got round to visiting before covid and lovkdowns.

Since it reoppened last month, I've been three times. I have a strong affinity for north Vietnam and have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with these people. The precious heritage museum pays homage to eavh and every ethnic group in Vietnam through beautiful photographs, wonderful exhibits and glorious costumes.

I found the museum space to be calming and ambient and would recommend it to anyone visiting Hoi An.
Written April 25, 2022
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Juliette M
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Dec 2020 • Couples
A beautiful Museum showing the amazing work of Mr.Rehanh about all the minorities and ethnics in Vietnam. We learnt a lot about all of them, their traditions, and the beautiful traditional clothes exposed in the museum. We enjoyed a lot the photo studio too, with amazing pictures. And we even had the chance to meet Mr. Réhahn, who told us a lot about the "backstage stories" and how the photo collections work. Very interesting, and must visit in Hoi An!
Written December 28, 2020
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