Nha Trang’s iconic museums offer free admission on Vietnam Cultural Day (November 24) to promote coastal and scientific heritage

On November 10, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 167 (effective November 10, 2026) regulating free admission annually on Vietnam Cultural Day (November 24) across 13 monuments, museums, and national parks nationwide. Marking the first year the nation celebrates Vietnam Cultural Day on the 80th anniversary of the First National Cultural Conference (November 24, 1946 – November 24, 2026), this policy aims to bring cultural initiatives into daily life and facilitate public access to historical and heritage values. Prominently representing Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province on this national list are two iconic coastal institutions: the Museum of Oceanography and the Alexandre Yersin Museum. Alongside national sites such as the Vietnam National Museum of History, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Independence Palace, and major national parks, the inclusion of Nha Trang's two flagship museums creates a meaningful highlight for residents and international tourists visiting the coastal city in late November.

Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography welcomes visitors.

Both museums serve as cornerstones of cultural, historical, and marine discovery in Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa. Located at Cau Da beside Nha Trang Bay and established over a century ago in 1922, the Museum of Oceanography (under the Institute of Oceanography) attracts visitors with more than 24,000 preserved marine specimens, thousands of living marine species housed in coastal aquarium tanks, an iconic 18-meter humpback whale skeleton, and expansive exhibition zones dedicated to the marine biodiversity and sacred sovereignty of Vietnam's Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. Meanwhile, situated on the tree-lined campus of the Pasteur Institute Nha Trang along Tran Phu Street, the Alexandre Yersin Museum preserves over 1,200 books, manuscripts, letters, astronomical instruments, and laboratory equipment belonging to the Franco-Swiss scientist Dr. Alexandre Yersin, who spent nearly half a century living, researching, and contributing to medicine and agriculture in Khanh Hoa. Waiving entrance fees on November 24 offers an ideal opportunity for these Nha Trang landmarks to expand public accessibility, promote unique scientific and historical heritage, and inspire community awareness of cultural preservation.

Alexandre Yersin Museum - one of the museums offering free admission on Vietnam Cultural Day, November 24

The integration of educational, scientific, and historical attractions such as the Museum of Oceanography and the Alexandre Yersin Museum with year-end festive events enriches Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa's tourism ecosystem, appealing strongly to international families, students, and cultural explorers. Responsible for managing and operating Cam Ranh International Terminal, Cam Ranh International Terminal Joint Stock Company (CRTC) aligns its aviation infrastructure capacity, ground handling coordination, and multilingual passenger support systems to accommodate the rising volume of global arrivals during the peak year-end season. Through modernized terminal facilities, diverse commercial amenities, and streamlined customs and immigration workflows at Terminal T2, CRTC ensures that international passengers experience a smooth, efficient transition from aircraft disembarkation to exploring the rich marine and cultural heritage of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa.