The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.167/2026/TT-BTC dated November 10, 2026, which concretizes the Government’s policy of waiving or reducing admission fees at public cultural and sports facilities, creating favorable conditions for people to access and enjoy the country’s cultural, historical and heritage values.
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Visitors will enjoy free admission to the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology on Viet Nam Culture Day (November 24). (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
Under the circular, organizations and individuals will be entitled to free admission every year on November 24 to eight museums: the Museum of Oceanography, the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology, the Museum of the Cultures of Viet Nam’s Ethnic Groups, the Viet Nam National Museum of History, the Viet Nam National Fine Arts Museum, the Yersin Museum, the Vietnamese Women's Museum and the Viet Nam Military History Museum, as well as the Independence Palace historical site.
Free admission will also apply to Bach Ma, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao and Yok Don national parks. Admission fees at Ba Vi and Cat Tien national parks, however, will be determined by local authorities in accordance with the Law on Fees and Charges.
November 24 was designated as Viet Nam Culture Day under the Politburo’s Resolution No.80-NQ/TW dated January 7, 2026, on the development of Vietnamese culture. Workers are entitled to a day off with full pay on this occasion.
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Viet Nam Culture Day (November 24) will be organized in conjunction with the 2026 Great National Unity Festival. (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
To implement the policy, the Prime Minister issued Decision No.1111/QD-TTg dated June 19, 2026, approving a plan to organize Viet Nam Culture Day for the 2026-2030 period, and Directive No.35/CT-TTg dated September 30, 2026, on organizing the event in conjunction with the 2026 Great National Unity Festival.
The directive calls for effective use of the existing network of cultural institutions, museums, libraries, historical sites, cultural centres and creative spaces, as well as the organization of exhibitions, art performances and cultural exchanges.
Localities are required to select at least one representative cultural activity, product or space for introduction and promotion. Each commune and ward will maintain at least one appropriate model after Viet Nam Culture Day.
Together with cultural and artistic events organized in communities, the free admission policy will create more opportunities for people to explore the country’s history, heritage and natural landscapes, while enhancing their awareness of national cultural values.
Source: VNA