Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Saigon/HoChiMinh City

Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Saigon/HoChiMinh City

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum is dedicated to the struggles of the people of the city against the French and Americans and to the ancient culture of the city. It is housed in a colonial mansion that served as the Palace of the Governor of Cochin China during French rule.

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum is located in an old mansion that bears witness to the history of the city from colonial times. It was built between 1885 and 1890 and designed by the French architect, Alfred Foulhoux. During the Japanese occupation of the city during World War II, it served as the residence of General, Yoshida Minoda. It was also a temporary residence of the Vietnamese King Bao Dai.

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum was established in 1975 after the fall of Saigon. The main exhibits relate to the achievements and victories of the communist party of Vietnam including the defeat of the French and later the Americans and American supported South Vietnam. There are also Buddhist relics, objects from archeological excavations around the city and traditional Vietnamese wedding ceremony artifacts. Notable exhibits are two wooden river boats that were used in the 13th century. There is a beautiful and calm garden outside the building which is a popular site for wedding photographs.

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Sight Name: Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Sight Location: Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam (See walking tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam

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