Vung Tau Travel: Uniqueness at the Robert Taylor Antique Weapons Museum

When touring Vung Tau, make sure not to miss the chance to marvel at ancient weapons and vintage costumes dating from the 16th-17th-18th centuries at the Robert Taylor Antique Weapons Museum.

Explore Vung Tau with the unique Robert Taylor Antique Weapons Museum

Surprisingly, in Vung Tau, there is a unique place that captures the curiosity of both locals and tourists - the Robert Taylor Antique Weapons Museum. Located near Bai Truoc, the museum sits at 98 Tran Hung Dao, resembling the vintage charm of a French villa, showcasing over 2,500 antique weapons collected worldwide. These artifacts were amassed by a British citizen named Robert Taylor, whose passion for antiques led him to establish the museum, sharing it widely with the public.

Exploring the museum feels like stepping back into prosperous periods of history, from ancient to medieval to modern times. Entering the first area - the ancient zone, you'll be mesmerized by weapons from the Roman Empire, the Three Kingdoms, or Samurai, such as swords, spears, demonstrating alongside armor suits, protective helmets, and more.

Ascending the staircase to the upper floor, you'll reach the glorious era of the ingenious French ruler - Napoleon Bonaparte. The medieval period reenacts European battles through royal military costumes, charismatic knights representing each country like France, Russia, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany... and cutting-edge weapons of that time, including firearms.

Continuing the medieval theme, behind the museum's main hall, you'll marvel at military costumes designed primarily for festivals and parades, alongside the evolution of guns for hunting, ranging from single-shot to 6-shot, and specialized assassination firearms exclusively for women.

Finally, the contemporary zone exhibits the uniforms of the Australian military, including infantry, armored forces, naval forces, and advanced weapons from the mid-20th century World War II era.

Visiting the Robert Taylor Museum of Ancient Weapons, you'll not only witness various weapons throughout the ages but also have the opportunity to explore vivid historical periods, captivating through the 'storytelling' of the costumes. So, if you're traveling to Vung Tau, don't overlook this place.

Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: 50,000 VND/person for Vietnamese, 100,000 VND/person for foreigners, and 25,000 VND/children from 6 to 11 years old.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour