Museum Of Cham Sculpture Da Nang Travel Guides

The Museum Of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang is well-known as a valuable historical site that has existed for over 100 years. Do you want to get to know more about the hidden stories behind this tourist attraction and how to get there more easily? Let’s take a look at the article and discover Cham artifacts with us!

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1. Museum Of Cham Sculpture Travel Guides

1.1. Introduction to the Museum of Cham Sculpture

As a sanctuary preserving the cultural and art values of the ups and downs of the Cham kingdom, the Museum of Cham Sculpture attracts a lot of people, not only tourists but also researchers, visiting to explore and do research. Moreover, it is one of the first museums opened in 1919 in Vietnam, which means it has been there for more than 100 years along the historical spring of the S-shaped country. The museum specializes in French architecture with several features in the ancient temples and towers of Cham evolution.

1.2. Where is the Cham Museum located?

Tourists can find the museum at 02 September 2nd Street, Hai Chau District, Danang City. It is located at an intersection between September 2nd Street and Trung Nu Vuong Street, so it is not difficult to get to the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Especially, it will be easier to reach the museum when there is the Vietnam Television Center opposite it.

1.3. Entrance fee and opening hours

Tourists who want to visit the museum have to pay for the entrance ticket. The Museum of Cham Sculpture entrance fee is 60.000 VND per person. People can visit the museum between 7:00 and 17:00 every weekday.

Note: Visitors can book tour guide service by contacting the Museum at least 3 days in advance. In this way, you can gain more knowledge about specimens presented in the museum. The museum offers tour guides in three different languages: English, Vietnamese, and French.

1.4. How to get to Cham Museum?

There are several means of transportation to get to the Cham Museum Danang. You can get there by car, taxi or by bus. However, we highly recommend you rent a motorbike/scooter to have the most authentic experience and be more flexible when wandering around Da Nang City.

The distance from Da Nang International Airport to the city center is nearly 4 kilometers from the airport. Moreover, the Da Nang railway – Cham Museum distance is 6 kilometers. And 30 kilometers is the route commuting between Hoi An and the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Hence, depending on your needs and condition, you should consider choosing the most suitable vehicle for yourself.

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2. The History of the Museum of Cham Sculpture 

Champa Museum was founded in the 19th century by École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO). Known as one of the first museums built in Vietnam by the French in 1915, the building was affected by French colonial architecture. It has a unique architectural style that resembles the Champa temple towers from Central Vietnam.

Moreover, the museum preserves over 400 Cham artifacts representing the masterpieces of Cham sculpture over 10 centuries (from the 5th to the 15th century). The artifacts are made from a variety of materials like sandstone, terracotta, and metal. They depict themes from Hindu-Buddhist mythology, deities, fertility symbols as well as architectural decorations.

Most Cham artifacts were recovered from important Cham sites across Central Vietnam, including Tra Kieu (believed to be a former capital), My Son Sanctuary, Dong Duong, and Thap Mam. Hence, the museum has significant value in representing the evolution of the Cham Kingdom from the wealthy regime to its decline.

3. What to explore?

In the Cham Museum of Sculptures, there are a total of 10 showrooms to display different themes. Tourists can get through every display and discover unique features about the cultural and artistic values of the Cham Kingdom. Besides, when getting to the museum, tourists can glimpse over 300 sandstone and terra-cotta sculptures including terracotta sculptures originating from Quang Binh to Binh Thuan.

4. Top 3 Showrooms in Cham Museum

The Museum of Cham Sculpture has a bunch of Cham artifacts to explore and get more information about the Cham Kingdom’s evolution. However, there are many galleries in the museum, which makes it difficult to select. We would like to recommend the top must-visit galleries in the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture including Tra Kieu, My Son, and Dong Duong Gallery.

4.1. Tra Kieu Gallery

The Tra Kieu Gallery, known as the cradle of Cham culture, features artifacts excavated from the archaeological site of Tra Kieu in Quang Nam province. The archaeologists used to confirm that Tra Kieu was the capital of the Cham Kingdom (Simhapura) in the past. Discovering this place gives you so many details about the ancient factors through artifacts from the Cham Kingdom.

4.2. My Son Gallery

Another option for tourists to explore is My Son Gallery, being famous for the sanctuary of Cham. This place is the most important religious area of the Cham Kingdom and is also known as another Champa’s capital. This area has 70 towers structured to worship Shiva God.

Moreover, the Cham artifacts on display show the evolution of Cham art at My Son following the historical time as well as various Hindu deities and myths to religious practices at My Son. If tourists get to the My Son Gallery, they will receive deep insights into the architectural achievements, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance of the Cham.

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4.3. Dong Duong Gallery

Last but not least, the Dong Duong Gallery is known as a Buddhist center of Champa showing various Buddhist sculptures. There are Amitabha Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. Additionally, the gallery will specialize in Chinese and Indian features and Indochina sculpture. Some architectures have a mix of bold local aspects. That is the reason why a lot of guests adore this place to discover unique Cham artifacts and aspects of the old kingdom. Therefore, do not miss the opportunity to admire the special beauty of these objects!

5. Travel tips

There are a few tips that Sun Getaways Travel would like to share with you before visiting the Danang Cham Museum:

– You cannot get inside the museum if you lose your tickets, so keep them carefully!
– You should show respect to the historical artifacts and subjects by not touching, climbing, or sitting on them! Moreover, you are not allowed to do it.
– Huge luggage over 3 kilograms will not be allowed to be brought to the museum!
– Do not throw trash in the lane! You should keep hygiene for the environment!
– Tourists can walk to nearby tourist destinations in Danang such as Han Market or Dragon Bridge.

6. Conclusion

In conclusion, the Vietnam Cham Museum brings a lot of value to Vietnamese and tourists visiting Da Nang. This is clear evidence that the Cham Kingdom used to exist and thrive wealthily! Hence, do not miss the chance to go to the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang and discover the ups and downs of the old kingdom. We wish you the best trip in Da Nang and an incredible day discovering the Museum of Cham Sculpture.