The Ha Giang Museum was renovated with a budget of more than 106 billion VND and officially opened to visitors in September 2023. With a total area of 4,100 m², the museum includes a permanent indoor exhibition space, an outdoor campus and a traditional stilt house.
The first highlight when entering the museum is the impressive ceremonial space, where colorful panels remind of the traditional costumes of ethnic minorities. In front is the words "Ha Giang Museum", behind are famous landmarks, all creating an artistic check-in corner, helping visitors capture memorable moments.
The museum is located at 148 Tran Hung Dao Street, about 200m from KM0 milestone.
The museum is divided into four main exhibition themes, leading visitors through each period of Ha Giang's history, culture and nature. The first theme, "Ha Giang - Historical Milestones", takes visitors back in time to ancient times with precious fossil specimens discovered at the Dong Van Stone Plateau, proving that this land was once the seabed hundreds of millions of years ago.
Feudal artifacts, traces of the resistance war against France and the US and the construction of the Happiness Road are also vividly recreated through modern 3D Mapping projection technology. In particular, the short film shown here not only evokes national pride but also evokes a sense of closeness to local history.
Continuing the journey, the second theme named "Three Ecological Zones" opens up a rich and diverse natural space. Ha Giang is known for its three typical ecological zones, each with its own beauty, from unique flora and fauna to majestic landscapes. Large-format curved screen technology combined with vivid sound creates a realistic experience, immersing visitors in the majestic natural scenery of Ha Giang. This is also a place to provide information and suggestions about prominent tourist destinations, helping visitors easily plan their next exploration.
The museum is divided into four main exhibition themes, leading visitors through each period of history, culture, and nature of Ha Giang.
The third theme, "Diverse Culture", honors the cultural beauty of 19 ethnic groups living together in Ha Giang. This space recreates unique customs and practices, such as the Gau Tao festival of the Mong people, the ancestor worship ceremony of the Lo Lo people or the fire dancing of the Pa Then people. Visitors have the opportunity to experience traditional crafts, from linen weaving, paper making to silver carving, thereby understanding more about the talent and ingenuity of the local people. A special feature of this space is the interactive screens, which display recognized intangible cultural heritages, providing a comprehensive and vivid view of the cultural life of the ethnic groups.
The final theme, “Building a New Life”, is a place to depict the modern achievements and tireless efforts of Ha Giang people. Images of typical works are shown through a 360-degree perspective, creating a new and attractive approach, especially for young people. This is not only a story about changes in the local appearance but also an affirmation of the will and creativity of the people here in preserving and developing traditional culture.
The museum attracts a large number of visitors.
In addition to the permanent exhibition spaces, Ha Giang Museum also organizes many unique experiential activities. On weekends, the traditional stilt house area becomes lively with folk games, performances of intangible cultural heritage and corn grinding and painting experiences. Visitors, especially children and young people, have the opportunity to participate in practical activities, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the culture and lifestyle of Ha Giang people.
Another highlight that cannot be missed at the museum is the modern technology integrated into every corner of the exhibition. 3D Mapping projection technology, large curved screens, and interactive screens not only help information come to life but also increase interactivity, bringing a completely new experience to viewers. This is also the factor that makes Ha Giang Museum different, both preserving traditional features and meeting the modern exploration needs of visitors.
Not only stopping at displaying, Ha Giang Museum also plays the role of a bridge between tourists and the cultural and historical values of the province. From September 2023 to now, the museum has welcomed more than 11,000 visitors, contributing significantly to promoting the image of Ha Giang to domestic and foreign friends. Within just 45 minutes, visitors have an overview of the history, culture and people of Ha Giang.
Not only stopping at displaying, Ha Giang Museum also acts as a bridge between tourists and the cultural and historical values of the province.
Ha Giang Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday every week, with two fixed hours: morning from 8:00 to 11:00 and afternoon from 14:00 to 17:00. In particular, on Friday and Saturday evenings, the museum is open from 19:30 to 21:30, providing an interesting opportunity for visitors who love the night experience. The entrance fee is reasonable, only 30,000 VND/time for adults; pupils aged 16 and over and students enjoy a preferential price of 15,000 VND/time, while children aged 6 to under 16 or 1.2m or taller only need to pay 10,000 VND/time.
In particular, the museum offers free admission to people with severe disabilities, heroic Vietnamese mothers, students of ethnic boarding schools and children under 6 years old. In addition, social policy beneficiaries, the elderly, and people from particularly disadvantaged communes receive a 50% discount on admission, demonstrating the museum's deep concern for creating favorable conditions for everyone to have the opportunity to explore and experience the unique culture of Ha Giang.
With reasonable entrance fees, Ha Giang Museum not only expands cultural access opportunities for all audiences but also shows special attention to policy beneficiaries. Free tickets for children under 6 years old, discounts for pupils, students and policy beneficiaries, the museum creates the best conditions for everyone to have the opportunity to experience and explore.
On your journey to discover Ha Giang, Ha Giang Museum is the perfect stop, connecting tradition and modernity. From rich history, diverse culture to creative exhibition space, the museum offers a comprehensive, vivid view of the land at the head of the Fatherland. This is definitely a destination not to be missed, helping you not only understand more about Ha Giang but also feel the interesting intersection between the past and the present. Take the time to visit and explore Ha Giang Museum, to make your journey more meaningful and memorable!
