Housed in an elegant 1930s French colonial building, the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is arguably the country’s premier art museum. The building's facade and interiors are extremely well-preserved and have a compelling mix of Indochine and classical French architecture. Spanning about 3,000 square meters, the gallery space boasts a permanent collection of some …
Top Museums to Visit in Hanoi
Among the many sites of interest in Hanoi are numerous museums detailing the cultural heritage and often tumultuous history that occurred in Vietnam. Anyone with an interest in the Vietnamese people's struggle for liberation will find an abundance of exhibits, relics, and wreckage from those traumatic conflicts that still define the nation today. Depending on what …
Vietnam Military History Museum – Hanoi
Previously known as the Army Museum, the Vietnam Military History Museum, in Hanoi, boasts a comprehensive array of military hardware. The artifacts come in all shapes and sizes, including decommissioned fighter jet, tanks, and the remnants of a twisted American B-52 bomber. While there is a big focus on the Vietnam War, the museum also sheds light on the country's multiple …
Vietnam National Museum of History – Hanoi
The Vietnam National Museum of History is another of Hanoi’s major institutions housed within an elegant French colonial building. A harmonious blend of early 20th century European and eastern architecture, the building has many interesting design features to admire while viewing the exhibits. The Museum Through vivid displays, the Vietnam National Museum of History presents …
Hanoi Museum
Built to celebrate 1,000 years of Thang Long Hanoi, the Hanoi Museum is arguably the city’s most dramatic example of modern-day architecture. Hosting a myriad of exhibits, this museum displays multiple well-preserved statues, ceramic artifacts, and photographs as well as a few items from foreign countries. The Museum The floor area of the Hanoi Museum is scaled down from top …
Ho Chi Minh City Museum ( Dinh Gia Long)
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum is a historic exhibit in its own right. Once known as Gia Long Palace, this impressive 19th-century neo-classical building is adorned with a mix of Oriental design features. There is an abundance of sculptures both inside and out as well as elaborate ceramic tile flooring in the corridors and galleries. The Museum The Ho Chi Minh City Museum …
Phu Quoc Prison Museum – Phu Quoc Island
Long before foreign tourists thronged the famed tropical beaches, Phu Quoc was home to a notorious island prison camp. Also known as Coconut Tree Prison, this museum the darker side of humanity during war and times of political upheaval in Vietnam. History Built by the French, and used throughout the Vietnam War, the museum looks just like a classic war prison camp. The …
Vietnam Museum of Nature – Hanoi
The Vietnam Museum of Nature is tucked away inside the Academy of Science and Technology of Vietnam in Hanoi. Although extremely compact in size, it showcases more than 1,000 specimens covering a broad range of natural history. Acting as Vietnam’s foremost natural history museum, this site is an important center of research and education. Exhibits at the Museum of …
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – Hanoi
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology offers a window into the country’s vast melting pot of ethnic communities. There are more than 50 different ethnic groups across the nation and the museum serves to not only preserve their cultural diversity but also educate visitors in a variety of interactive ways. The Museum Housing comprehensive collections of tribal art and artifacts, as …
Museum of Ba Ria – Vung Tau
The Vung Tau Provincial Museum has a distinctive façade featuring white and gold art-deco style curves representing the waves of the ocean. It offers a good introduction to the province’s natural eco-systems, diverse ethnic communities, traditions, and thousands of years of history. The museum follows a chronological journey through the region’s history, from prehistoric …
Vietnam People’s Air Force Museum – Hanoi
The Air Force Museum is a highly important reference point in the retelling of the Vietnam War story in Hanoi. While Hoa Lo Prison and the B-52 Victory Museum are arguably more evocative war memorial sites, it offers a revealing look at how the war was won and lost in the air, albeit with a distinct pro-Vietnam slant. It charts the history of the Vietnam People's Air Force …
