Objectives
NECESSITY OF THE CREATION OF THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
In many developed countries in the world, there has existed an advanced system of natural history museums that have the indispensable function of preserving national and world-wide natural precious specimens and objects.
Up to now there has not been any natural history museums in Vietnam. Formerly, in the country, there were established some independent natural history museums whose core have been formed to primarily collect and preserve the collections of plants, animals and minerals serving scientific research. During years of war, invasion, colonization, and famine, many precious heritages of Ho Chi Minh City were lost /or have been preserved by collectors and other museums in the world. Since the reunion of the nation, the remaining collections have been preserved and supplemented by competent agencies and institutions. Some of these agencies have also established inferior facilities for the natural museum serving their academic purposes. In general there has been no united management in order to improve efficiencies in preserving the natural history of Vietnam. The inexistence of the museum to the public may result in underestimating the country’s plentiful heritages. This appears to be very popular to both the youth and visitors.
Therefore, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved the proposal of the establishment of "The Natural History Museum" and facilitates this proposal as much as possible so that the project should be soon put in implementation.
CRITERIA
The museum is modern and attractive, and brings national and Ho Chi Minh City identify.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MUSEUM
The purpose is to conduct and build the "Natural History Museum" in the Ho Chi Minh City in order to obtain the following objectives:
- Conduct collection and preservation of the natural specimens of Ho Chi Minh City area and Vietnam. Collection of specific specimens throughout the country's localities shall be carried out in order to enrich the collections and make the Museum more exciting
- Organize exhibits with the purpose of introduction and enhancement of a better understanding of the nature and environment of Ho Chi Minh City and the country of Vietnam.
- The Museum will fully reflect and systematize the natural history, science, technology, environment, and natural resources of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Co-ordinate with and support other museums of the City and of the whole country as well. It will also contribute to the development of tourism and strengthens international cooperation and relations.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT
People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City work with Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) to implement the project. After completion of construction, the museum shall be transferred to and governed by the Ho Chi Minh City.Project’s Investor: The People’s Culture and History Park Co. (COLIVAN)
Implemented by: Science Technology Service and Production Corporation (PTC)
PROJECT SCALE
The Museum will be a 30,000 m2 (322,800 sq. ft) facility and a botanical garden in an area of 30 hectares (74 acres) in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City. The total estimated cost is $40 million USD for the museum building facility and accompanying exhibits. The facility will consist of exhibit areas, collection and storage areas, education and discovery areas, administrative space, a research area and public space.
TYPE OF INVESTMENT
The museum is a non-profit project and will be built in a local investment form. Fundraising in the United States will be conducted and managed by a non-profit corporation, the Ho Chi Minh City Natural History Museum. A Board of Directors of the corporation consists members of the San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee, distinguished U.S. citizens, distinguished Vietnamese citizens and others. For grants and contribution please click on the contact us link at the top of the page.
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