A journey back in time, from the Palaeolithic era to the 20C, awaits visitors to this museum, where an impressive collection of items from the country’s different civilisations are displayed. Admire, in particular, the collection of bronze drums decorated with scenes from daily life from the Dong Son culture (7C-2C BC); numerous ceramics from Asia; beautiful wooden statues, including a remarkable Buddha, dating back 1 500 years old; and magnificent lingas – phallic symbols of the god Shiva.