The exhibition, organized by the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum and the Kinh Hoa Museum, offers a rare panoramic view of Vietnam’s rich history through more than 130 original artifacts.
The exhibition, organized by the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum and the Kinh Hoa Museum, offers a rare panoramic view of Vietnam’s rich history through more than 130 original artifacts.
Through each artifact, stories of a long-standing East Asian civilization and cultural identity are conveyed in the most authentic and vivid way.
Through each artifact, stories of a long-standing East Asian civilization and cultural identity are conveyed in the most authentic and vivid way.
International visitors come to explore Vietnamese history and culture. (Photo: Thuy Tien/VOV)
International visitors come to explore Vietnamese history and culture. (Photo: Thuy Tien/VOV)
Spanning three thematic spaces, the exhibition resembles a historical chronicle told through artifacts, guiding visitors from the dawn of the Dong Son wet-rice civilization, through the Dai Viet feudal dynasties, and the mysterious beauty of the ancient Champa Kingdom.
Spanning three thematic spaces, the exhibition resembles a historical chronicle told through artifacts, guiding visitors from the dawn of the Dong Son wet-rice civilization, through the Dai Viet feudal dynasties, and the mysterious beauty of the ancient Champa Kingdom.
Notably, among the 130 artifacts on display are several National Treasures newly recognized by the Vietnamese Government in 2025. Their presence not only demonstrates Vietnam’s efforts in heritage preservation, but also proudly introduces to the world masterpieces of art and craftsmanship created by early residents of Vietnam.
Notably, among the 130 artifacts on display are several National Treasures newly recognized by the Vietnamese Government in 2025. Their presence not only demonstrates Vietnam’s efforts in heritage preservation, but also proudly introduces to the world masterpieces of art and craftsmanship created by early residents of Vietnam.
A bronze armor set from the Dong Son culture, dating from around the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. According to the Cultural Heritage Department, the 16 pieces are consistent in shape, size, decorative patterns, and lace-hole positions, indicating that they belonged to the same suit of armor.
A bronze armor set from the Dong Son culture, dating from around the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. According to the Cultural Heritage Department, the 16 pieces are consistent in shape, size, decorative patterns, and lace-hole positions, indicating that they belonged to the same suit of armor.
A bronze ladle intricately engraved with delicate decorative patterns.
A bronze ladle intricately engraved with delicate decorative patterns.
The artifacts help recreate the daily life and culture of ancient Vietnamese inhabitants.
The artifacts help recreate the daily life and culture of ancient Vietnamese inhabitants.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the portrait statue of 11th century King Ly Thanh Tong, which is being introduced to the public for the first time.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the portrait statue of 11th century King Ly Thanh Tong, which is being introduced to the public for the first time.
According to the organizers, “Colors of Culture” aims to convey the profound spiritual messages left by the ancestors, inspiring national pride and awareness of heritage preservation.
According to the organizers, “Colors of Culture” aims to convey the profound spiritual messages left by the ancestors, inspiring national pride and awareness of heritage preservation.
This is also an important step that lays the foundation for Vietnam’s goal of building a large-scale modern museum to effectively preserve and promote Vietnamese<br> cultural heritage to the world.
This is also an important step that lays the foundation for Vietnam’s goal of building a large-scale modern museum to effectively preserve and promote Vietnamese
cultural heritage to the world.

The exhibition “Colors of Culture” runs until June 19, 2026, at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hanoi.