The Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture is well-known for its extensive collection dating from the seventh to the fifteenth century.

It was buit in 1915 by the Ha Noi-based Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient (Far East Institute). Designed by the French architects, M. Deleval and M. Auclair, it was originally named the Henri Parmentier Museum.

Recognized as a national first class relic by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the museum is regarded as an architectural gem of Southeast Asia.

More than 300 sandstone and terracotta artifacts are now on display. The sculptures were collected from Cham temples and towers throughout central Vietnam.

Pedestal

Dragon

Linga

The birth of Brahma

Avalokitesvara

Demigod Guarding the Gateways

Ganesa

Pedestal

Altar

Gajasimha

Holy bird Garuda

Although profoundly influenced by the architecture and sculpture of the Indian civilization, the Champa had their own vision of life and religion. This brought to their sculpture a subtle and distinct beauty.