Museums in Hoi An

Museums & Heritage

This collection highlights the architectural and cultural history of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former international trading port. The list features well-preserved merchant houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing a unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese styles. Museums within the ancient town display artifacts ranging from 2,000-year-old Sa Huynh pottery to trade ceramics and traditional folk art, providing insight into the city's commercial and social evolution.

Old Town Hội An

A UNESCO World Heritage site preserving a 15th to 19th-century Southeast Asian trading port. Its layout and architecture reflect a fusion of indigenous and foreign influences.

Old House of Tan Ky

Built 200 years ago by a Vietnamese family, this house has been preserved for seven generations.

Ceramic Tiles Museum

Housed in a restored wooden building from 1858, this museum displays 13th to 19th-century pottery and ceramic shards sourced from across Asia.

Phung Hung Old House

A two-story merchant house built in 1780. It features an architectural blend of Japanese-style roofs, Chinese-inspired carvings, and Vietnamese structural elements.

Duc An Ancient House

Built in 1850, this residence served as a traditional medicine shop and a secret meeting location for Vietnamese revolutionaries in the early 20th century.

Museum of Folklore

Located in a large 150-year-old merchant house, this museum exhibits traditional crafts, folk music, and tools used by local residents over centuries.

Sa Huynh

Dedicated to the prehistoric Sa Huynh civilization, displaying 2,000-year-old funerary urns, jewelry, and iron tools discovered in the local region.

Quan Thang House

An 18th-century residence built by a Chinese captain. The interior features detailed wood carvings crafted by artisans from the nearby Kim Bong village.