Fine Arts Museum offers nighttime experiences to visitors
The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) launched a new programme “Night at the Museum” on October 31, bringing art to life after dark.
For the first time, the museum is opening its doors at night to offer visitors a fresh and engaging experience with a series of themed events.
Tickets start from VND250,000 (US$10) per person, giving attendees the chance to take part in flashlight tours of the museum’s renowned collections, supported by the iMuseum VFA – an automatic multimedia guide app that enhances the viewing experience.
The programme, held on the last Friday of each month, features a variety of activities including live painting demonstrations by artists and guided sketching sessions. Visitors can also take part in hands-on craft activities such as decorating lanterns with do (poonah) paper and traditional woodblock printing.
A highlight of the evening will be expert-led talks offering insight into nine national treasures, while live music performed by artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music will add to the atmosphere.
The admission fee does not include craft activities or souvenirs.
“Night at the Museum” is envisioned as a new cultural tourism product combining visual arts, heritage education, and interactive experiences in one venue. Each event is curated to reflect the changing seasons and cultural rhythms of Hanoi, offering something new every month for both residents and visitors.
The series began on October 31 with the theme “Charming Autumn”, and will continue on November 28 and December 26 under the themes of “Winter Street Stories” and “Missing the Twelve”. Event schedules may be adjusted and will be regularly updated through the museum’s official channels.
Presented by the VNFAM in collaboration with the Chuyen Cua Ha Noi (The Story of Hanoi) Page and the Hanoi FM Culture Project Group, “Night at the Museum” is set to become one of the capital’s most cherished evening attractions, fostering humanistic values, enhancing art education, and supporting the growth of Vietnam’s creative industries.
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