Museum of Trade Ceramics

Overview

The Museum of Trade Ceramics occupies a restored two-story timber-framed house on Tran Phu Street. Its collection documents Hoi An's centuries of maritime commerce through ceramic artifacts from Vietnam, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Highlights

• Trade Routes Display: Maps and artifacts tracing the ancient sea trade routes that brought merchants from across Asia.
• Ceramic Collection: Fragments and intact pieces spanning from the Cham era through the 17th-century golden age.
• Historic Building: The restored wooden merchant house itself is worth visiting for its architecture.

History

Established in 1995, the museum was created after underwater archaeological excavations in the waters off Cua Dai uncovered extensive ceramic cargo from shipwrecks dating from the 14th to 18th centuries.

Visitor Tips

• Air-Conditioned: A comfortable escape from the heat with informative English signage.
• Old Town Ticket: Requires one stamp from your sightseeing ticket.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.