Da Lat has long attracted tourists with its romanticism tinged with mystery. Besides the fresh air and stunning natural landscapes, Da Lat in Vietnam is also home to numerous unique museums, preserving and displaying special heritages as well as interesting arts. This creates unforgettable impressions for tourists during their Southern Vietnam tour.
Art, culture, history, biology… The museums in Da Lat are not only places to discover but also open doors to a diverse and profound world in terms of culture and art. If you no longer wish to explore the fascinating nature, join us to discover the unique museums of Da Lat.
Here are 5 museums with diverse themes for your trip to Da Lat:
1. Lam Dong Museum
The Lam Dong Museum is located about 3 km from the city center, on a high hill to the northeast. It is the most famous museum in the province and has been ranked by Lonely Planet travel magazine among the top 15 must-do activities when visiting Da Lat.
The exhibitions at the Lam Dong Museum are divided into different areas: Da Lat past and present, nature of Lam Dong, Lam Dong archaeology, culture of local ethnic groups, history of Lam Dong’s resistance, Lam Dong in the process of nation building and defense.
This is why this place synthesizes and exhibits many historical and cultural artifacts related to the Lam Dong highland region. The number of artifacts in the museum currently reaches 15,000, including many rare and valuable collections, 10,000 pieces in bronze, iron, pottery, porcelain…
The Palace of Queen Nam Phuong is located within the grounds of the Lam Dong Museum.
Some exhibited objects are particularly appreciated by tourists, such as the set of stone musical instruments from Di Linh dating back 3,000 to 3,500 years, archaeological artifacts excavated from the tombs of indigenous peoples, and the unique floral art preserved using Japanese technology.
Visitors can also participate in traditional games and unique experiences such as Dong Ho painting or pottery…
- Address: 4 Hung Vuong Street, Da Lat
- Ticket price: 15,000 VND ($0.61) / person
2. Highlands Biology Museum (Highlands Biology Institute)
The museum is located on Tung Lam Hill, about 7 km from the city center, formerly a monastery of Salvatorian sisters. However, in the years following 1975, it was used for research activities.
Not only is it a place to discover biological diversity and admire authentic specimens, but the landscape of the biology museum is also one of the attractions for tourists. The long dark corridors, ancient stone walls, or mossy stairs have become unique features of the museum.
The museum’s design is one of the most unique in Da Lat, Vietnam. Built since the 1950s with materials such as cement stone, the building comprises 5 floors with 120 rooms. There are a total of 7 exhibition halls and 6 separate storage areas, with the second-floor area being used as a specialized museum on the theme of ecology, each room being designed and exhibiting species belonging to different classes such as birds, mammals, reptiles, plants.
The museum is located in the middle of the pine forest of Da Lat
The biology museum is a collection of 386 animal specimens, including many rare species listed in the Red Book. What’s interesting is that the specimens here retain their original shape and size from the animals in nature, providing visitors with a visual and captivating experience.
Furthermore, the museum preserves hundreds of samples of birds, amphibians, reptiles, plants, each with its own distinctive characteristics, many of which reflect the biological diversity of the Highlands region.
- Address: 116 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street, Ward 7, Da Lat
- Ticket price: 15,000 VND ($0.61) / person
3. XQ Su Quan Da Lat
This place is not exactly a museum, but an art exhibition hall. The tourist attraction here lies in the magnificent hand embroideries created by Vietnamese artists.
A space presenting embroidered paintings
XQ Historical Village comprises 10 zones, each with a different theme, such as the traditional zone, the cultural zone, the local artistic zone, the development zone, the XQ museum, the white hair street, the time-themed painting gallery, the Da Lat Cold Land fashion center, the artistic café.
By visiting this museum, tourists can not only admire exquisite artworks but also explore a unique architectural ensemble, infused with the ancient mark of Hue with its distinct old character. It’s an ideal place for a family holiday in Vietnam to discover traditional culture and arts.
- Address: 80A Mai Anh Dao Street, Da Lat
- Ticket price: 100,000 VND ($4.05) / person
4. Cau Dat Farm Tea Museum
The Cau Dat Farm Tea Museum was redeveloped on the basis of the former Cau Dat Tea Estate, built in 1929. This Da Lat museum is located 25 km from the city center, amidst the tea hills offering a beautiful landscape. At the end of 2021, it was officially featured by the architecture magazine Archdaily (United States) for its unique character in terms of space and exhibition theme.
The museum space is designed very attractively
The museum comprises 5 exhibition halls on different themes such as the story box, the tea utensil exhibition hall, the history of tea farmers, as well as the global history of tea. Upon entering the museum, visitors will have the opportunity to admire century-old tea machines, ancient tea utensils, or unique artistic paintings depicting various stages of tea making.
Visitors will be particularly amazed by the carefully arranged artworks, including the 100 square tea blocks created from 350 kg of tea combined with light, thus creating unique emotional and sensory effects. It is one of the most interesting museums to visit in Da Lat, Vietnam.
- Address: Cau Dat Farm, Xuan Truong, Da Lat
- Ticket price: 90,000 – 130,000 VND ($3.64 – $5.26) / person
5. Long Dinh Tea Museum
The Long Dinh Tea Museum is located 20 km from the city center of Da Lat and was built by the Long Dinh Tea Joint Stock Company on an area of 3.4 hectares. The museum officially opened its doors in 2022 and has become a must-visit destination for tea enthusiasts. Here, visitors will discover the history of tea through artifacts, spaces, and lighting effects creating impressive visual landmarks.
Long Dinh Tea Museum
The museum houses a statue of the God Nong, who is said to have discovered the tea tree in 2700 BC, as well as a statue of a Japanese Zen monk who introduced tea culture to Japan, which later spread to many regions of the world. Each space in the Da Lat Tea Museum is designed around a specific theme, such as the tea tasting room, different varieties of tea, tea-making utensils… Everything is truly unique.
- Address: Phat Chi Industrial Zone, Tram Hanh, Da Lat.
Exploring history and culture is an exciting experience when visiting a new area. The famous museums of Da Lat, Vietnam are attractive stops that promise to bring you new knowledge, interesting experiences, to better understand this beautiful country during your Vietnam tour.
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