Established in 1989, the museum displays 378 artifacts made from porcelain, pottery, bronze, iron, paper and wood. They represent many stages of the development of Hoi An trading port, including the Sa Huynh period (the 2nd century AD) to Cham period (from the 2nd to 15th century) and the Dai Viet period (from the 2nd to 15th century). Visiting Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, tourists get an overview of the historical and cultural development of this ancient town.