Transformed from a traditional old house, Museum of Folk Culture is a 2-storey wooden structure. 500 items are on display regularly. Pictures, exhibits and related cultural shows present the folk culture in Hoi An. They also tell the long-term cultural history of local residents in the construction and development of Hoi An, and the creativity and contribution of local residents.
Lanterns add more attraction to the museum. The pictures, sculptures and other objects in the front hall reflect the local life, such as a wooden boat, a traditional loom, a sewing machine, sewing tools, etc.
At the calligraphy and painting hall, you’ll be surprised at the works there as most of them feature the Chinese style and most of the words on the painting are Chinese as well. You could find the paintings of bamboo, plum blossom, tiger, peony and other plants or animals with Chinese features there.
Pictures and exhibits of raising silkworm, reeling off raw silk from cocoons, brocading with silk and silk production are the highlights there as well. Through them, you’ll be able to know the procedures. You’ll see the traditional brocading machine there. In addition, the exquisite and colorful silk products at the museum as well.
On the second floor, statues of dragon dancing and dragon boat racing and the sculpture of Local Goddess of the Land show that local life is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. You’ll find the daily utensils, kitchen supplies, farming and fishing tools presenting their daily life style. The bedroom layout on the second floor is set based on the original one.