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 …
Hoa Lo Prison Museum – Hanoi
Maison Centrale, or more commonly Hỏa Lò Prison, was infamously known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ during the Vietnam War. This was because of the atrocious conditions American and South Vietnamese prisoners were subjected to during their imprisonment. The site now houses a replica of the prison that is a must-stop destination for those looking to explore the history of the Vietnam …
War Remnants Museum – HCMC
The Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum is a must-see exhibition of the wars and colonial history that have scarred, reborn and forged modern Vietnam. It's located in District 1, housed in the old United States Information Agency building. The museum is open from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. Entry is 40,000 Dong, or around $2 USD. The museum attracts around half a million visitors a …