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Evening

Sunset at the Ocean Museum

The National Oceanographic Museum offers a quiet, shaded escape from the afternoon heat, ending with a view of the sun dipping below the horizon toward the WSW.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:36

    National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

    Wander through the aquarium exhibits. The large tanks provide a cool, dimly lit environment perfect for escaping the midday heat. It is a good place to bring kids as they will get to see sharks, turtles, coral reefs, lion fish, sea horses, and many other creatures.

  2. 17:06

    National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

    Head to the area left of the commercial port entrance. This is the best vantage point to watch the light change on the water.

  3. 17:36

    National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 17:06, giving the ocean a warm glow before the final dip at 17:36.

Local tip

The museum closes at 17:30, so you will need to head out just before the official sunset time. Check the route for transport back to the city center for dinner and a drink after dark.

Check before you go

  • The museum is open 07:00-17:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nha Trang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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