Can Tho Museum

Welcome to the Can Tho Museum, a sprawling repository of knowledge situated at number one Hoa Binh Boulevard in the Ninh Kieu district. As we stand before this impressive structure, which encompasses nearly three thousand square…

Our first stop is the Solemn Hall, a space dedicated to the figures who have defined the national and local identity of Can Tho. As you enter this room, you will immediately notice the central place of honor given to Chairman Ho…

Leaving the Solemn Hall, we transition into the scientific heart of the ground floor, focusing on the natural geography and resources of Can Tho. To understand the people, one must first understand the water. …

We now move into one of the most vibrant sections of the museum, dedicated to the cultural heritage of the three main ethnic groups of Can Tho: the Kinh, the Hoa, and the Khmer. This gallery is a sensory feast, filled with…

Perhaps the most academically significant area of the ground floor is the gallery housing the relics of the Oc Eo culture. For those unfamiliar with the term, Oc Eo refers to an ancient civilization that flourished in the Mekong…

As we ascend to the second floor, the atmosphere shifts from the ancient and the cultural to the historical and the political. This level is dedicated to the 'Hao Hung'—the heroic struggle against foreign invaders. …

The final major gallery on the second floor brings us into the contemporary era, covering the period from 1975 to the present day. After decades of war, the focus shifted toward reconstruction and economic development. …

As we conclude our tour and prepare to step back out onto Hoa Binh Boulevard, take a final moment to reflect on the immense span of history we have covered today. From the ancient seafaring merchants of Oc Eo nearly two thousand…