Exploring Bat Trang pottery museum in Hanoi: In photos

On an area of 3,700 square metres in Bat Trang village, the museum is part of the “Quintessence of the Vietnamese craft village” project, which aims to develop craft villages around the country.

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The museum consists of seven funnel-shaped buildings intertwined together, with outer walls carved into multi-layered patterns that form a unique work.

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There are three exhibition floors at the museum, which help visitors gain an understanding of the craft village’s storied history.

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While the rooftop is a place for visitors to relax, the basement of the museum allows them to experience moulding and painting ceramics from the most rudimentary objects.

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The center was built to honor the quintessence of his father’s pottery craft, to connect units and artisans who make traditional handicrafts and display unique ceramic products for visitors to enjoy.

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Each floor at the Elite Center of Vietnamese Craftsman Village has a different function.

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Visitors can also experience being artisans, as they can wear the clothing and use the tools to create pottery products of their own.

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The project makes full use of the ancient materials of the village such as traditional ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles and fired tiles… to create the most realistic colors.

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Visitors can take pictures to check-in, learn about pottery, shop for products or sip coffee to see Bat Trang from above.

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Bat Trang pottery products are also showcased at the museum.