January
21°C ~ 70°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities
A palace museum of royal objects from the Nguyen dynasty, inside the old citadel area.
- Location
- Hue
- Time needed
- 45 – 90 min
- Entry fee
- 50,000 VND
- Best months
- Feb – Apr
Overview
The Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities holds objects from the Nguyen dynasty: royal clothing, ceramics, furniture, ceremonial items and everyday things used at court. It is housed in a palace building in the old citadel area, and the building itself, with its carved wooden beams and painted ceilings, is part of the visit.
A ticket of about 50,000 VND applies (an airline guide also lists a combo with An Dinh Palace at about 80,000 VND). Some older guides say the Imperial City ticket already covers the museum, so ask at the ticket office. Children under 12 enter free. Plan about an hour, and it is a good rainy-day alternative when the open-air sites are too wet.
Highlights
- See royal clothing and ceramics
- Look at the carved wooden architecture
- Learn the daily life of the Nguyen court
- Combine with the Imperial City
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daily, 7:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | About 50,000 VND per visit; combo with An Dinh Palace about 80,000 VND (airline guide). Children 7 – 12 free in that guide. Some older guides say the museum is covered by the Imperial City ticket, so ask at the ticket office. |
| Time needed | 45 – 90 min |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | History lovers, culture lovers, rainy days |
| Accessibility | Mostly level; some steps |
| Facilities | Ticket office, gift shop |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Hue by month.
February
21.6°C ~ 71°F
13 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
24.4°C ~ 76°F
10 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
April
27°C ~ 81°F
8 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.7°C ~ 84°F
17 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
30°C ~ 86°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
July
29.3°C ~ 85°F
18 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
August
29.3°C ~ 85°F
18 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
September
27.5°C ~ 82°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
25.4°C ~ 78°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
24°C ~ 75°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
December
21.7°C ~ 71°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
How to get there
- From Hue centre
In the old citadel area of Hue, within walking distance of the Imperial City.
- Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities
Tips before you go
- Buy the museum ticket separately from the Imperial City ticket
- Go in the morning
- Allow about an hour
- Use it as a rainy-day option
Location
Near Dong Ba gate, Hue Citadel area
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FAQs
Is it included in the Imperial City ticket?
Guides disagree. Recent guides list a separate ticket of about 50,000 VND, while some older ones say the Imperial City ticket covers it. Ask at the ticket office.
How much is the ticket?
About 50,000 VND, or about 80,000 VND for a combo with An Dinh Palace. Confirm at the gate.
Who enters free?
Children under 12.