In addition to their primary function of displaying artifacts, many museums and cultural-artistic spaces also fulfill another important role: organizing events for exchange, conversation, and discussion on related issues. These spaces have become destinations that creates connections between researchers, cultural experts, and enthusiasts.

Recently, according to the ranking of the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) - TOP Vietnam Center (Topplus), Hue Royal Antiquities Museum has been recognized as one of the top 10 most visited museums in Vietnam.

Hue Museum of Fine Arts is both a space to display exhibitions that attract the public and, over the years, it has become a popular choice among students as an experiential school destination. Not only do they learn more about art, such as painting, installation, etc., but they also get to role-play and create works in their way.

Besides the lively and beautifully decorated spring outing places, in recent years, one of the destinations on the days of Tet that many people have chosen to visit is the museum. Therefore, museums also open during Tet to serve the public’s demand of enjoying arts.

The application of technology is an effective solution to bring heritage on exhibition at museums and monuments closer to the public.

While the public museum institution is encountering many difficulties, the non-public museum institution in the province, in contrast, is assessed as being on the right track, drawing visitors.

On social media platforms, keywords related to historical museums and fine arts museums are capturing the interest of numerous young people. These places not only are venues for taking beautiful photos but also attract the youth who want to delve into the understanding of history and culture when visiting museums.

There have been five non-public museums provincewide since the first private museum was founded in April 2013, contributing to Hue City a number of attractive cultural destinations.

Along with the public museum system, there are also privately-owned museums in Thua Thien Hue, where a variety of artifacts and antiques are introduced to the public. They are results from the research and collection process of the collectors.

“Since before 2020, in Hue, despite the large number of private collections, not many non-public museums have been formed and operated. That was also why I was attached to those private collections, spent time giving support and professional advice in the process of finalizing scientific files, procedures to apply for permits for non-public museum operation.”