Quang Ninh Museum suffered quite a lot of damage in the recent super typhoon No. 3 (typhoon Yagi), the most serious of which was the breakage of about 1,000 square meters of tempered glass covering the outer wall of the museum. The artifacts inside, always preserved in the best conditions, were not affected.
Mr. Do Quyet Tien - Director of Quang Ninh Museum - said that the unit is still racing to fix some locations damaged by storm No. 3 to welcome visitors back from October 1, 2024.
As for the more than 1,000 square meters of tempered glass broken by storm No. 3, it will take more time to fix, because the capital is large, so it must be bid.
The cost to replace more than 1,000 square meters of glass comes from museum revenue and insurance money.
As for the Quang Ninh Provincial Planning, Fair and Exhibition Center, located next door, which was also severely damaged in super typhoon No. 3, the Department of Construction will set up a separate project because it is expected to cost a large amount of money to repair it. This beautiful and unique architectural work was damaged by super typhoon No. 3, which destroyed most of the front roof area.
Quang Ninh Provincial Planning, Fair and Exhibition Center is currently being managed and used by Quang Ninh Museum.
Quang Ninh Museum is one of the few museums in the country that is 100% self-sufficient thanks to ticket sales. In 2023, the museum's revenue exceeded 20 billion VND.
Quang Ninh Museum was inaugurated and opened to visitors in mid-October 2013, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Quang Ninh province. The museum is likened to a mysterious, precious, and valuable black pearl on the beautiful Ha Long Bay.
The project was designed by Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo, inspired by the image of coal - a typical mineral of Quang Ninh.
In particular, the building is equipped with 14,000m² of semi-tempered glass that is resistant to spontaneous breakage due to temperature changes. Using bold architectural techniques, the exterior of the building is designed as a giant mirror reflecting the image of the world natural heritage Ha Long Bay. With this design, visitors and residents can occasionally witness the magical color change of Quang Ninh Museum according to each time frame and weather.
With unique architecture, located right on the shore of Ha Long Bay, along with tens of thousands of artifacts and documents, including many national treasures, Quang Ninh Museum is a must-see for visitors to Ha Long.
