The Unique Robert Taylor Antiquities Museum in Con Dao

The Unique Robert Taylor Antiquities Museum in Con Dao

Do not miss the opportunity to admire ancient weapons or ancient costumes dating from the 16th - 17th century ... at Robert Taylor ancient weapons museum in Con Dao!

Unexpectedly in Vung Tau there is a unique place to bring the curiosity of both locals and tourists, it is the Robert Taylor Antiquities Museum. Located in close proximity to Front Beach, the Ancient Weapon Museum is located at 98 Tran Hung Dao, which has the ancient look of a French colonial mansion displaying more than 2,500 ancient artifacts from around the world. . The artifacts were collected by a British national named Robert Taylor, with a passion for antiques he founded the museum and introduced it to the public.

Explore the museum as it brings you back to the flourishing periods in the historical periods from the ancient to the modern. From the gate into the first zone - ancient, you will be overwhelmed with weapons from the Roman Empire, Genghis Khan or Samurai as swords, spears, sword show with the armor, jacket mudflats, hats ...

The armor set is very sophisticated, flexible in movement and helps protect soldiers in battles.

Weapons and Legends of the legendary Hoplite Army (left corner).

Shogun uniforms and weapons - Japan (left corner).

Follow the stairs to the upper level, you will come to the flashy era of the great French politician - Napoleon Bonaparte. The Middle Ages reproduced the wars in Europe through the royal military outfit, the charismatic cavalry characteristic of each country such as France, Russia, Holland, Bulgaria, Germany ... and advanced weapons at that time: it was a gun.

Most of the costumes of the European military are always fabric material, all very colorful.

The lecturer will introduce the military outfits of the countries, help the tourists distinguish and rank of the costumes, the use of parts on the gun such as pears, bullets ... and how military use those guns.

Continuation of the central theme, behind the main hall of the museum you will be admiring the military dress changed mainly for the festival, marching with the change of guns for hunting from a single shot 1 capsule to 6 tablets and assassination guns for women.

British costumes often wore skirts, leather pouches in front and staff in the head of the parade. The reason for the military costume parade is by attracting young people to join the army, a method of recruiting troops full of fun.

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Finally, the neighborhood displays Australian military outfits from air, infantry, infantry, and advanced weapons during World War II.

Australian military uniform.

Coming to the Robert Taylor Museum of Ancient Arms, you can see not only ancient weapons but it also you will have a chance to learn more about the lively historical period, engaging in "narrative" of the costumes. Therefore, if you travel to Vung Tau, do not miss this place.

Opening Hours: 8:00 - 17:00


Ticket price: 2.5 USD / Vietnamese, 5 USD / foreigner and 1.2 USD / children from 6 to 11 years old.

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