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| Mr. Hoang Viet Trung, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Center presenting a report at the seminar |
Attending the event were leaders of Hue Monuments Conservation Center, leaders of the Korean Institute of Architecture and Urban Research (AURI) as well as those of the Korea National Public Construction Center, the Provincial Construction Planning Institute, and Da Nang Museum.
The seminar was held to share and exchange experiences, heading towards cooperation in developing design planning consultancy, renovating and developing museum space on the former base of the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities.
Founded in 1923, Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, formerly known as Khai Dinh Musée, is an operational unit under Hue Monuments Conservation Center. The museum is responsible for preserving, managing, and storing artifacts at various heritage sites that reflect the life and daily activities of the Nguyen Dynasty, among which are 8 artifacts or collections having been recognized as national treasures. The artifacts are divided into 12 collections based on materials.
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| Now, Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities does not have sufficient space to display all artifacts |
The museum’s main exhibition space is Long An Palace. It is considered one of the most beautiful palaces built under the Nguyen Dynasty. However, with an area of over 1,200m2, the museum currently lacks the necessary area for full display. Therefore, just about 500 artifacts are displayed here.
During the Prime Minister’s official trip to Thua Thien Hue province in March 2023, the province proposed to the Prime Minister the plan to invest in the construction of Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities. After taking time to inspect the museum, the Prime Minister agreed with the province’s proposal to construct a new exhibition space for Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, ensuring it aligns with the heritage space and the display has to be both attractive and modern.
In the framework of the seminar, experts and researchers presented and shared their insights, which were valuable in the field of planning, architecture, and cultural heritage conservation. These contributions would serve as a foundation for the renovation and construction of a future space for Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, one that is worthy of the rich historical and cultural land of Hue.