The Museum of Oceanography is located at 1 Cau Da St., next to Cau Da Wharf, about 6 km from the center of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. The reason why it was built in the coastal city of Nha Trang was because it is not far from the international waters and has the deepest coastline in the country.

The 100-Year-Old Oceanography Museum In Nha Trang. Photo: Institute of Oceanography

Established in 1922 with the original name of the Indochina Fisheries Oceanography Department, up to now, Institute of Oceanography is the leading marine research and archival facility in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, located in the Oceanography system of specialized research institutes of the Vietnam National Center for Natural Science and Technology. Currently, the Institute of Oceanography is focused on developing a population for research, sightseeing as well as education on the protection of marine species.

Institute of Oceanography is located on high ground near Cau Da port with an area of 20 hectares. In particular, the Oceanographic Museum located on the campus of the institute is a place that attracts many visitors.

The colorful types of fish in the museum. Photo: Nhu Nhu Y

Due to the development of the Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, the National Museum of Oceanography also plays an inseparable role in research and has been open to the public for over a century.

Coming here, visitors will be able to see firsthand the museum that stores marine life with more than 5,000 types of creatures and over 20,000 specimens that have been preserved for many years. Besides, there are many beautiful, exotic, and rare marine species that are taken care of in glass tanks.

Photo: Nhu Nhu Y

The National Oceanographic Museum honorably holds the record for the most extensive collection of marine specimens in Vietnam (Vietnamese Records Book, 2012). Accordingly, the museum boasts a vast collection of 20.000 marine specimens to serve scientific and educational purposes. Besides, its large-scale aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic creatures. As a marine research and management leader, the museum has hosted various national and international events such as Sea Festival (biennially) and APEC (2017).

When tourists first set foot in the museum, they will be overwhelmed with the colorful space of thousands of fish, corals, and other sea marine creatures, creating a whole wonderful world. Visitors can observe the activities, habits, and behaviors and learn information about each species in detail.

Beautiful Instagram check-in photos at the museum. Photo: Institute of Oceanography

The museum is also a place to store specimens of thousands of species, especially giant fossil skeletons. They were selected not only from Vietnam but also from Cambodia, Thailand, and the neighboring waters. The Museum of Oceanography has been officially recognized by the Vietnam Record Book Center as "The largest collection of marine specimens" in the country since 2012.

The National Oceanographic Museum has made remarkable contributions to marine education and local culture. It plays a significant role in protecting the ocean environment and raising public awareness about national underwater resources and territorial sovereignty. As a research institute and a public attraction, the museum is a trustworthy destination for those interested in marine science and deep-sea life.

Photo: Institute of Oceanography

The museum is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The entrance fee is 40,000 VND (US$1.69) for adults, 20,000 VND (US$0.84) for college students, and 10,000 (US$0.42) VND for small students.

Institute of Oceanography is not only a tourist destination but also a place to educate the community about the marine ecosystem and the importance of the sea in the living environment in Vietnam.

The Nha Trang Oceanographic Institute's location is easily accessible within a 10-minute drive from downtown (only about 4,7km south of 2-4 Square). Tourists can rent a bike, motorbike, or car from locals and cruise along Tran Phu Beach. Or, they can always catch a taxi or bus from the city center to reach the institute.

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