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The Hoi An Pottery Museum is an indispensable stop on the journey to discover Hoi An. Here, you not only get to admire famous pottery artifacts from all directions but also have the opportunity to learn many stories about a prosperous period of Hoi An's trading port. Let's explore the cultural beauty of this place with mytour.VN.
The Hoi An Pottery Museum
Hoi An Pottery Museum (Photo: ST)
Location
Hoi An Pottery Museum is remembered by travelers for its image of the ancient two-story wooden house at 80 Tran Phu Street, emanating a serene and tranquil vibe, much like the people of Hoi An.
Formation History
The house was built in 1920 but was not renovated until 1994 to become a museum displaying artifacts from the prosperous period of Hoi An's port. That's why Hoi An Pottery Museum is also known as the Hoi An Trade Museum. It preserves over 430 ancient pottery artifacts dating from the 8th to the 18th century, gathered from many countries known for their pottery production such as Japan, China, Thailand, and, of course, Vietnam.
Pottery Trade Museum leaves a strong imprint of time (Photo: ST)
This also serves as evidence of the cultural and economic exchange between Vietnam and its neighboring countries. Moreover, it reflects the significance of Hoi An port in the ceramic trade network at that time.
Explore Hoi An Pottery Trade Museum
Hoi An ancient town was established during the years when the Nguyen lords opened trade relations with foreign countries to balance power with the Trinh lords. In this period, numerous coastal trading ports were formed, and among them, Hoi An port stood out as the most beautiful and prosperous, thanks to its location on the 'silk road' facilitating global cargo trade. When visiting Hoi An tourism, make sure to visit the museum for a comprehensive view of the vibrant ceramic trade activities in the streets of ancient Hoi An. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, including plates, wine cups, flower vases, tea pots, some dating back several hundred years, representing various shapes and sizes from both Vietnam and around the world, evidence of a flourishing trade era at Hoi An port.
Ceramic artifacts centuries old from various countries (Photo: ST)
Simultaneously, this is evidence of the talent and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people for over 2000 years. This artistic essence was even adopted by some Japanese people in the ceramic production process, as Vietnamese ceramic glaze was much more beautiful than that of Japan. Indeed, wealthy Japanese merchant families of that time owned exquisite Vietnamese-crafted ceramic items. Invisible as they are today, these items have become evidence of the world-renowned status of Vietnamese ceramics.
Ceramic artifacts along with a trade map from Japan to Vietnam – evidence of a bustling trade era at Hoi An port (Photo: ST)
Moreover, the Hoi An Pottery Trade Museum also preserves many parts of ancient trading ships that brought world traders to this place. These relics are well-preserved, almost maintaining the original appearance of that bygone era.
A section of the ancient trading ship (Photo: ST)
Especially, to meet the proactive sightseeing needs of tourists, the museum also provides audio guide services, so visitors no longer have to depend on tour guides. The cost for renting is quite affordable, only 20,000 VND per turn and has a limited time.
The new narration method has received much appreciation from tourists (Photo: ST)
Currently, the new narration language is available in Vietnamese, Japanese, and English but has received very positive feedback from customers, so there are plans to expand further.
Visit the Hoi An Pottery Trade Museum, and you can buy some small souvenirs to commemorate this journey.
Notes when visiting the Hoi An Pottery Museum
The museum welcomes visitors from 7 am to 9 pm every day of the week. On the 15th day, the museum closes for conservation activities. When arranging your schedule for Hoi An tourist destinations, remember to note this day for the most fulfilling trip.
Having come to this ancient land, don't forget to explore the traditional cultural beauty of the Hoi An Pottery Museum. With the sharing on mytour.VN, we believe that you have been somewhat captivated by the image of a bustling Hoi An, the gateway to trade. So why hesitate? Come and enjoy Hoi An now.
