Museum of Vietnamese History, Saigon/HoChiMinh City

Museum of Vietnamese History, Saigon/HoChiMinh City

The Museum of Vietnamese History is a repository of objects dating from prehistoric times to the formation of the communist party in 1930. The building housing the museum is a unique pagoda-like structure designed in Neo Vietnamese style during the colonial era.

The museum is divided into two parts. The first part consists of halls with exhibits from each period in Vietnam’s history. Exhibits in these halls are dedicated to the prehistoric period, the reign of King Hung, the Ly dynasty, the Tran Dynasty, the Le Dynasty, the Tay Son and the Nguyen Dynasty. The second part is dedicated to the cultures of Southern Vietnam like the Oc Eo culture, the cultures of the Mekong River, Cham art, ceramics and pottery, ancient weaponry and the crafts, costumes, utensils and of ethnic minority groups in the country. There is also a small theater within the museum where traditional Vietnamese water puppet shows are held.

Tip:
As noted above, the museum is in two buildings so make sure you go to both.
The cost to get in is very reasonable and they do take credit cards.

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Sight Name: Museum of Vietnamese History
Sight Location: Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam (See walking tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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