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Housed in a restored traditional timber building, the Museum of Trade Ceramics traces Hoi An's centuries-long role as a ceramics trading hub. Display cases hold pieces recovered from shipwrecks and archaeological digs - Chinese celadon, Japanese Hizen ware, Vietnamese blue-and-white pottery, and Middle Eastern glazed bowls, all passing through this port between the 15th and 18th centuries. The collection is modest in size but sharp in focus, connecting each piece to the trade route that brought it here.

The building itself is worth studying. Its wooden architecture follows the traditional Hoi An shop-house style with a central courtyard open to the sky. Bilingual English-Vietnamese labels explain the provenance of each artefact clearly. Entry is covered by the Old Town ticket. Most visitors spend 20 to 30 minutes here. The museum rarely gets crowded, making it a good retreat from the busy streets outside.

Pro Tip: Visit this museum before exploring the assembly halls. Understanding the maritime trade context first gives the Chinese and Japanese merchant buildings much more meaning.