In celebration of Vietnamese Culture Day (November 24) and in response to the 2026 Culture and National Unity Week, museums across Da Nang will host a series of cultural, artistic, and heritage experiences from November 18 to 30, 2026. Notably, under Resolution No. 47/2026/NQ-HDND of the Da Nang People’s Council, residents and visitors will enjoy free admission to designated museums on November 24, 2026.
This occasion offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore museum exhibitions, discover Da Nang’s history, cultural heritage, and Champa sculpture, and take part in creative activities, interact with artisans, and experience traditional cultural values in engaging and accessible ways.
Free Admission to Museums on November 24
A key highlight of the celebrations is free admission for all residents and visitors on November 24, 2026, at the following museum locations:
- Da Nang Museum: 31 Tran Phu Street.
- Da Nang Museum – Branch 2: 281 Phan Boi Chau Street, Ban Thach Ward.
- Da Nang Fine Arts Museum: 78 Le Duan Street.
- Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture: 02 September 2 Street.
A Series of Cultural, Artistic, and Heritage Experiences
Alongside free museum admission on November 24, a variety of programs and activities will offer diverse experiences for residents and visitors.
Da Nang Fine Arts Museum
From November 18 to 30, 2026, the exhibition “Artworks Transferred by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association in 2026” (Trưng bày tác phẩm mỹ thuật do Hội Mỹ thuật Việt Nam chuyển giao năm 2026) will showcase 43 representative artworks selected from a collection of 524 works transferred by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association.
The exhibition features 20 oil paintings, 18 graphic artworks, two lacquer paintings, and three sculptures. The diversity of materials, artistic styles, and visual expressions offers visitors different perspectives on art while providing opportunities to explore the historical and cultural values reflected in each work.
The opening ceremony will take place at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, at Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan Street.
Da Nang Museum – Branch 2
From November 19 to 25, 2026, the program “Da Nang Cultural Heritage – Origins and Continuity” (Di sản văn hóa Đà Nẵng – Mạch nguồn và dòng chảy) will invite visitors to explore the city’s historical layers and cultural identity through three themed exhibitions.
A major highlight is “National Treasures – Heritage Unearthed in Da Nang” (Bảo vật Quốc gia – Di sản từ lòng đất Đà Nẵng), featuring three National Treasures: the Head of Shiva, the Lai Nghi Gold Jewelry Collection, and the Lai Nghi Animal-shaped Agate Bead. Meanwhile, “Quang Nam Thua Tuyen – 555 Years of Settlement and Development” (Thừa tuyên Quảng Nam – 555 năm mở đất, dựng nghiệp) traces the region’s historical journey from 1471 to 2026 through archival materials and photographs.
Another exhibition, “From Private Collections to the Mysteries of the Maritime Silk Road” (Từ Bộ sưu tập tư nhân đến bí ẩn con đường Tơ lụa trên biển), presents artifacts from private collections alongside ceramics recovered from a shipwreck near the Cham Islands, offering insights into historical maritime trade and the prosperity of Hoi An as a trading port.
Visitors can also participate in hands-on heritage activities, including archaeological pottery reconstruction, Sa Huynh bead-stringing, and handicraft-making using palm sheaths from Thanh Binh, providing an interactive way to discover and engage with cultural heritage.
The program will open at 8:00 AM on November 19, 2026, at Da Nang Museum – Branch 2, 281 Phan Boi Chau Street, Ban Thach Ward.
Da Nang Museum
On November 21–22, 2026, Da Nang Cultural Heritage Festival 2026 (Ngày hội Di sản văn hóa Đà Nẵng năm 2026), themed “Connecting Heritage Regions” (Kết nối miền Di sản), will take place at Da Nang Museum, 42 Bach Dang Street and 31 Tran Phu Street, offering a diverse program of cultural exchanges, heritage discoveries, and interactive experiences.
At the “Sounds of Heritage” (Thanh âm Di sản) space, visitors can enjoy traditional folk performances such as Bai Choi, Tuong classical theatre, Ho Khoan folk singing from Quang Nam, and Ho Ba Ly. The “Heritage Crafts” (Nghề Di sản) space introduces traditional crafts, including Ban Thach mat weaving, Que Son traditional sugar-making, Tuy Loan rice-paper making, fish sauce production, and fishing-net weaving in Man Thai, accompanied by live demonstrations and hands-on experiences with local artisans.
The “Highland Colors and Flavors” (Hương sắc đại ngàn) and “Discovering the Cultural Colors of Ethnic Communities” (Khám phá sắc màu văn hóa dân tộc) spaces offer opportunities to explore the daily life, traditional costumes, musical instruments, handicrafts, and folk arts of the Ca Dong, Co Tu, Muong, and Tay communities. Visitors can interact with artisans, try on traditional costumes, and discover locally made handicrafts.
In addition to the “Colors of Nam O” (Họa sắc Nam Ô) art exhibition, the festival will feature the “Heritage Discovery Journey” (Hành trình khám phá Di sản) gameshow, the “Heritage Passport” (Hộ chiếu Di sản) activity, the “Heritage Dance” (Vũ điệu Di sản) flashmob, and the “Ao Dai and Traditional Vietnamese Attire” (Áo dài và Việt phục) experience space, offering interactive activities for young people, families, and visitors.
The festival will officially open at 8:30 AM on November 21, 2026. Opening hours are from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on November 21 and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on November 22.
Tra Leng Cinnamon Experiences and Museum Night on November 24
Continuing the celebrations, on November 24, 2026, Da Nang Museum, in collaboration with students from FPT University Da Nang, will organize two special experiential programs:
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM: “Que Oi Que A” (Quế ơi quế à), a hands-on experience featuring Tra Leng cinnamon.
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM: “A Night of a Hundred Lanterns” (Đêm trăm đèn), a special museum night experience.
These activities will take place at Da Nang Museum, 42 Bach Dang Street and 31 Tran Phu Street, introducing fresh approaches to museum experiences through the creativity and active participation of young people.
Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
From November 18 to 30, 2026, the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture will organize a series of cultural, artistic, and heritage experiences, combining the exploration of Champa art with accessible and engaging creative activities.
- November 18–28, 2026: “Cultural Colors of Da Nang’s Ethnic Communities” (Sắc màu văn hóa các dân tộc thành phố Đà Nẵng), a photography exhibition featuring 70 works highlighting the cultural traditions of ethnic communities across the city. The exhibition will be held in the museum’s garden and along the corridor of the Tra Kieu Gallery, with the opening ceremony scheduled for 9:00 AM on November 18.
- November 21, 2026: Handpan music performances and interactive sessions, providing visitors with opportunities to meet musicians and experience the instrument firsthand in the museum’s cultural setting.
- November 22–30, 2026: “Museum and Heritage Through Sketching” (Bảo tàng và di sản qua nét vẽ ký họa), combining the exploration of Champa sculpture with sketching museum artifacts and exhibition spaces. On November 22, a themed educational tour and minigame will be organized for students from the Urban Sketchers Club. Public sketching activities and an exhibition of the club’s artworks will continue through November 30.
- November 23–24, 2026: Traditional woodblock printing on dó paper featuring Champa-inspired motifs, along with handicraft-making activities. Visitors can learn about traditional printing techniques, explore distinctive Champa decorative patterns, and create their own souvenirs. The program is expected to offer 300 experience slots per day.
All activities will take place at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, 02 September 2 Street.
Through this series of activities, museums across Da Nang offer accessible, engaging, and interactive ways to experience cultural heritage. From exploring history and appreciating traditional arts to participating in hands-on creative activities, each experience helps connect cultural traditions with contemporary life, bringing heritage closer to residents and visitors during Vietnamese Culture Day 2026.
DANANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
Source Information: The Da Nang Heritage Management and Museum Center; Danang Museum of Cham Sculpture
