HCM City museum showcases artefacts from Nguyễn Dynasty

HCM CITY — The Museum of Vietnamese History in HCM City is showcasing a collection of antiques dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition entitled “Thanh Ngoạn” (Spring Wandering) presents more than 180 artifacts reflecting Việt Nam’s history and culture, mostly from the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945). All of them are selected from collections possessed by four young collectors Thân Việt Hùng, Nguyễn Đông Nhựt, Huỳnh Chí Thanh, and Nguyễn Thị Tuyết. Various administrative and royal documents, and an ancient horizontal lacquered board under the Nguyễn Dynasty are on display as well. The museum is located at 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Street in District 1.