The exhibition period lasts until August 10.
This is the first time that 17 National Treasures of public museums and private collectors in Ho Chi Minh City have been displayed, creating an overall picture of Vietnamese history and culture from prehistoric to modern times. The exhibition is not only an important cultural event but also a bridge between the past, present and future, helping the public better understand the value of national cultural heritage.
As of 2025, Vietnam has 327 artifacts and groups of artifacts recognized by the Prime Minister as National Treasures. Of which, Ho Chi Minh City has 17 National Treasures currently kept at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and private collector Pham Gia Chi Bao.
The exhibition displays 17 different national treasures at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, including: The new artifact recognized as a national treasure is the Ceramic Deck (recognized in 2024), belonging to Dong Son culture, currently in the private collection of Pham Gia Chi Bao.
The Dong Duong Buddha statue (Champa culture) is dated from the 8th-IXth century; the devi god statue (Champa culture) is dated from the 10th century; the Surya god statue (Oc Eo culture) is dated from the 6th-7th century; the Durga god statue (Oc Eo culture) is dated from the 7th-8th century; the Sa Dec Buddha statue (Oc Eo culture) is dated from the 4th century...
The exhibition also displays the stamp "ou talented bar employee" dated 1833; the printing mold "Credit voucher for 5 VND", dated 1947 - are 2 National Treasures in the collection of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
The two paintings "Trung Nam Bac Spring Garden" by artist Nguyen Gia Tri, painted from 1969 to 1989 and "Youth in the City of Bronze" by artist Nguyen Sang, painted in 1967, completed in 1978... are two National Treasures in the collection of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.
