For five months, the national treasures of Vietnam will be showcased at the Museum of History. The momentous event will begin this month, January until May 2017.

The museum decided to finally display the 16 national treasures of Vietnam in public in order to give people the opportunity to witness and comprehend the significance of such relics, historically and culturally.

One of the most important artifacts is a Ngoc Lu bronze drum. Belonging to the Dong Son culture and dating back to about 2,000-2,500 years ago, it is recognized as the most intact and beautiful drum of its type, so far. It became a national treasure in 2012.

A Hoang Ha bronze drum will also be featured during the exhibit, of Dong Son culture origin as well and also in the same classification as the Ngoc Lu bronze drums. It was dug up at Noi Thon Hamlet, Hoang Ha Village, Phu Xuyen District, Ha Son Binh Province (presently Hanoi) and in relatively intact state with a distinct design.

The other national treasures are: the Dao Thinh glazed terra-cotta jar; a statue of two men playing panpipes; a lamp shaped like a kneeling person; a boat tomb; the Vo Canh stele; the bell at Van Ban Pagoda; and other more.

There are nearly 200,000 genuine documents protected at the Museum of History as well as relics which are historically, culturally and scientifically relevant.