Dong Dinh Museum is located in the middle of a winding mountain pass on Hoang Sa Road, Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang. From here, head towards Linh Ung Pagoda, less than 11 km from the city center. Dong Dinh relic site is quite large, with a total area of nearly 10,000 m2.
This place is also likened to a memorial garden, with beautiful classical architecture, creating a wonderful space for visitors to connect with nature, explore cultural and spiritual values. The name "Dong Dinh" of the museum comes from the appearance of most of the Dong Dinh trees around. This is a type of Areca tree, often growing densely in the Son Tra forest area, playing an important role in the ecological landscape of this area.
Surely, anyone will be impressed when visiting here.
Lan Nhi (24 years old, Da Nang) shared: "When you step into the museum, you will immediately feel the peace, a cool green space, close to the nature of the mountains and forests. This is the reason why Dong Dinh Museum is often called by another poetic name - the garden of memories".
In a nostalgic space like this, the trees surrounding the museum become a highlight. They are one of the rare trees in the modern city, existing only in the memories of the past. Mixed in with the lush green forest, the chirping of birds, the image of an ancient house with mossy old tiled roof appears like a picture of an old village.
The current museum keeper said: "Dong Dinh Museum is home to more than a hundred artifacts dating from 100 to 2,500 years old. The artifacts come from many different cultures, from Sa Huynh, Dai Viet, Champa, to China... by the talented artist Doan Huy Giao".
Simple rustic architecture reminiscent of old houses.
"The climate at Dong Dinh Museum is always pleasant, so visitors can easily visit and experience it at any time of the year. However, because the museum is located deep in the forest, you should avoid visiting on rainy days to ensure safety and not hinder your visit," Lan Nhi said.
Dong Dinh Museum is divided into four separate visiting spaces, including: fine arts exhibition area, antiques exhibition area, ethnology exhibition area, and fishing village memory house.
Art exhibition area
The art gallery is designed in harmony with the green natural space. Inside, visitors will be immersed in works of art, including exquisite black and white gouache paintings by artist Dinh Y Nhi, combined with mask paintings by artist Dang Viet Trieu.
Furthermore, you will also discover unique and revolutionary sculptures by artisans from ethnic minorities in the Central and Central Highlands. These are wonderful works of art that show the diversity and creativity of their cultures.
Art exhibition area.
Antiques exhibition area
The antique exhibition area consists of two houses designed in classical style. Inside, visitors will encounter a valuable collection of ancient artifacts, representing many diverse cultures. The characteristics of 54 ethnic groups stretching from North to South.
The highlight of this collection is the artifacts of Sa Huynh culture, with stone anklets and earrings, and unique willow leaf jewelry. In addition, there is the presence of a collection of ancient Champa ceramics and a variety of ceramic products from Dai Viet period, demonstrating the richness and longevity of this culture.
Visit the antiques exhibition area.
Ethnographic Gallery
Inside the ethnographic exhibition house, visitors will find a treasure trove of precious artifacts from the villages of ethnic minorities in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Artifacts in this space include wooden masks, antique tables and chairs, and daily living utensils of ancient people. Every detail on these artifacts is simple but carved with great sophistication and liveliness. They represent the daily life as well as the soul and spirit of ancient people.
The ethnographic exhibition area is shaped like a stilt house.
Fishing Village Memory House
In the warm space of the Fishing Village Memories area, familiar artifacts of the ancient fishing and netting profession are delicately displayed. Here, visitors will encounter ancient wooden boat wrecks, bamboo boats, old baskets, buoys, fishing nets, along with fishing tools. Paintings of fishing villages and life at sea are also in this collection, all arranged in a natural, lively way. All these artifacts have truly recreated the simple life of the people in the ancient fishing village.
Visit the fishing village memory area, you will admire and learn about the life of fishermen.
Lovely pictures at the museum.
Walking in the cool, fragrant space of Dong Dinh Museum, Lan Nhi confided: "This place is like a small healing garden for us young people of Da Nang. Whenever we need to relax, we run up here. The road along the sea leading straight to the museum is very beautiful and every time I step into this peaceful space, I feel much more peaceful."
Not only receiving attention from young people, Dong Dinh Museum has gradually affirmed its position by welcoming middle-aged visitors, many groups of students, and foreign tourists every day.
