In a series of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Faculty of Biology and University of Science (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), the International Symposium on Museums was held on October 11, 2016, at Nguy Nhu Kon Tum hall, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi. The conference has attracted the interest of scientists about museums and biodiversity in Vietnam and many countries around the world.