Panorama of the opening ceremony
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Luu Tran Tieu - Chairman of the National Cultural Heritage Council; Prof. Dr. Pham Mai Hung - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences; Mr. Tran Dinh Thanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Cultural Heritage (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism); Mr. Do Quoc Toan, Deputy Director of the Archives Department of the Party Central Committee’s Office; Dr. Nguyen Van Doan, Director of the VNMH; representatives of museums; news agencies and television stations.
Dr. Nguyen Van Doan - Director of VNMH giving a speech at the opening ceremony
With over 150 documents, artifacts, and photographs, the exhibition focuses on key turning points in Vietnam's history. These pivotal events all took place in the Spring and played a crucial role in the struggle for national independence and development. The exhibition is organized into three thematic sections: Spring of Revolution; Spring of Independence; Spring of Aspiration. It highlights major milestones, including the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the Spring of 1930, which defined the path for the revolution; President Ho Chi Minh’s return to Vietnam in the Spring of 1941, leading to the victory of the August Revolution in 1945; and the historic General Election of January 6, 1946. This landmark election established the first National Assembly and laid the foundation for the first democratic state in Vietnamese history, marking a profound transition from the fight for national sovereignty to the building of a democratic republic.
The exhibition also presents Vietnam’s 40-year journey of renovation since 1986. It traces the country’s progress from global integration to digital transformation, entering a new era with major achievements in economy, politics, and culture. These successes have greatly improved Vietnam's reputation around the world. Furthermore, it shows the preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, demonstrating a clear strategic vision and strengthening public confidence in the nation’s future development.
Delegates in ribbon cutting ceremony
Visitors to the exhibition can see unique historical artifacts, such as the personal belongings used by President Ho Chi Minh at Coc Bo Cave in 1941 and a collection of the Party’s Spring newspapers published before 1945, the musical score 'Xuan Moi' (New Spring), composed for the first Lunar New Year of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. In addition, the exhibition features artifacts and documents related to the 1946 General Election and the First National Assembly, including official decrees, ballot boxes and voter cards. Among these are a voter card issued on December 31, 1945, to Mr. Le Van Quy, a defense worker from Khanh Hoa, and a ballot box used by the people of Tuyen Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, during the historic 1946 election.
Delegates visiting the thematic exhibition
Delivering his remarks at the opening ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Van Doan emphasized that the exhibition “Spring - The Dawn of Victory” aims to offer the public an opportunity to reflect on the decisive beginnings of the nation’s history. He noted that each Spring marked a turning point in Vietnam’s journey, from the struggle for independence to the country's growth and modernization today. By showing these rare documents, the museum hopes to make people feel proud of their country and inspire young people to help build a better future.
Part of the exhibition area
Collection of the Party’s Spring Newspaper published before the August Revolution,1945
Personal belongings used by President Ho Chi Minh at Coc Bo Cave, Pac Bo (Cao Bang), 1941
The exhibition will be open from January 6, 2026, until July 2026.
Thu Hien