Con Dao Museum
Bảo tàng Côn Đảo
A comprehensive museum covering the natural history, archaeology, and prison history of Con Dao. It is the best orientation before visiting the prison sites.
The Con Dao Museum opened in 2013 beside the main road in town. Its galleries cover the island's natural geography, prehistoric archaeology, and the prison history of the colonial and war periods. The museum displays artifacts, old photographs, prisoners' belongings, and scale models, with English captions. It is best to visit the museum before the prison camps, as this will help you understand the background. Tickets cost several tens of thousands of dong. The museum is air-conditioned, which makes it more comfortable to visit at midday when it is hot. It may close on Mondays or during the lunch break.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–11:00 and 13:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tiger Cages
- Con Dao Market
- Con Dao Prison – Phu Hai Camp
- Hang Duong Cemetery
- Governor's Mansion
- Pier 914
- Dat Doc Beach
- Con Dao National Park