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Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum

Bảo tàng Nghệ thuật Di sản vô giá · 호이안

9 story sections24 min 28 s in all

museum located in Hoi An, Vietnam

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:41

    Welcome to the Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum, a singular institution dedicated to the ethnographic preservation of Vietnam’s diverse cultural landscape. As we stand at the threshold of this repository, it is essential to…

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  2. 2The French Colonial Façade and Foyer2:55

    We begin our tour at the very face of the museum, a stunning example of French colonial architecture that characterizes much of Hoi An. As you stand before the entrance at twenty six Phan Boi Chau, take a moment to analyze the…

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  3. 3The Northern Highlands Gallery: The Sapa Expedition2:54

    Step now into the gallery dedicated to the Northern Highlands, a region defined by its rugged limestone karsts and the misty valleys of Sapa. This section of the museum is perhaps the most intellectually stimulating, as it…

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  4. 4The Textile Sanctum: The Room of Lost Traditions2:55

    We now enter a space that functions as the scientific and artistic heart of the museum: The Textile Sanctum. This room is dedicated to the physical preservation of traditional outfits, many of which are the last existing examples…

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  5. 5The Central Highlands Annex: The Remote Villages2:48

    As we move into the Central Highlands Annex, the narrative shifts to the interior of the country, a region of red earth and dense forests. This area of the museum highlights the tribes that live far from the coastal influences of…

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  6. 6The Hall of Elders: Portraiture and the Human Soul2:47

    We now enter perhaps the most famous part of the museum: The Hall of Elders. This gallery is a deep dive into Réhahn’s most celebrated works—the portraits of the elderly men and women from across Vietnam. …

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  7. 7The Southern Delta Chamber: The Final Groups2:35

    The final major ethnographic gallery we visit is the Southern Delta Chamber. This room completes the geographic survey of Vietnam, focusing on the groups that inhabit the fertile plains and coastal regions of the south. …

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  8. 8The Scriptorium and Atelier: Books and Souvenirs2:32

    Our final stop within the museum is the Scriptorium and Atelier, a space where the photography of Réhahn is translated into tangible books and prints. This area serves a dual purpose: it is a high quality gift shop and a…

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  9. 9Closing2:21

    As we exit the Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum and step back onto the streets of Hoi An, we do so with a transformed perspective. We have spent the last few hours immersed in a world that most people only see in fleeting…

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What is Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum?

Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum is a place in 호이안 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location호이안
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Total length24 min 28 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates15.8772, 108.3342
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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