Immerse yourself in the artistic ambiance of 10 Hanoi galleries

Somewhere in a bustling city, you can still find an artistic space for yourself on the weekend—a perfect answer to the question: 'What to do in Hanoi?' Whether solo, with a special someone, or in the company of your closest friends, Hanoi galleries are the epitome of cool, offering a refreshing and tranquil space for all.

At these addresses, art comes to life through paintings, fine art products, music, light, and carefully arranged art, reviving your soul and bringing new creative inspiration to your life.

1. 54 Traditions Gallery

Some Vietnamese and foreign visitors have been captivated by the artifacts or paintings imbued with the colors of time, evoking memories of a bygone era. All of this will be vividly recreated in the cultural and artistic space of 54 Traditions Gallery.

54 Traditions Gallery's New Address at 44B Hang Bun, Hanoi

This exhibition room features numerous collections covering themes such as tools, ceramics, water puppets, stone artifacts, jewelry, traditional crafts, fine arts, and paintings. With over 1,000 exhibited items and constantly changing themes over time, it reflects the diversity of the 53 ethnic groups, artistic trends, ensuring a dynamic experience for viewers.

This exhibition room hosts various collections under different themes. @54 Traditions Gallery

54 Traditions Gallery has gained fame, being featured in travel and heritage magazines like Heritage Magazine, Le Courrier du Vietnam Magazine, and Vietnam Pathfinder Magazine. Many artifacts from the gallery have found their place in museums and art exhibitions worldwide. Just by mentioning this, you can grasp the investment, depth, and cultural-artistic value that 54 Traditions Gallery preserves.

The exhibition room is deeply invested in cultural and artistic depth. @54 Traditions Gallery

Moreover, the unique allure of 54 Traditions Gallery lies in the opportunity to directly listen to the creators of these collections introduce their works. What could be more wonderful?

Here, you'll have the chance to directly hear the authors present the significance of each collection. @54 Traditions Gallery

At this place, you can find many souvenirs that are absolutely worth it. If you're buying gifts for family or friends, 54 Traditions Gallery will meticulously package them, expressing full sincerity and even delivering them to your location.

2. Hanoi Design Centre

Established through collaboration between the Vietnam Association of Craft Villages and Lund Design School (Sweden), Hanoi Design Centre is considered the collective home of artisanal craftsmen—a place preserving, developing, and exhibiting the values and exquisite products crafted by the skillful hands of the Vietnamese people.

This place is considered the communal home of artisanal craftsmen. @Hanoi Design Centre

Beautiful products crafted by the hands of artisans. @Hanoi Design Centre

With a blend of modernity and nostalgia, Hanoi Design Centre is constructed as a space that honors the beauty of various art products made from materials close to the heart, such as silk, bamboo, rattan, handmade paper, lacquer, and ceramics. These products not only possess aesthetic value but also serve practical purposes, including home decor, office supplies, gifts, jewelry, and even kitchenware.

The products created here not only hold aesthetic value but also have very practical uses. @Hanoi Design Centre

Every item crafted with skillful hands, love for the craft, and an artistic eye becomes uniquely beautiful and lively.

Products that preserve the cultural values of Vietnam. @Hanoi Design Centre

Many artists have chosen Hanoi Design Centre to showcase their artistic creations. Here, you can admire artworks, meet artists, and purchase exquisite Vietnamese art products. A place that is serene, elegantly sophisticated, warm, and distinctly Vietnamese, it is a must-visit in the checklist of Hanoi's top-notch galleries.

Here, you can also directly enjoy extraordinary art performances. @Hanoi Design Centre

A place where artists entrust their spiritual creations. @Hanoi Design Centre

Items crafted with skilled hands, a love for the craft, and an artistic eye become truly beautiful. @Hanoi Design Centre

3. Zó

'Zó Project' is a social enterprise engaged in the preservation and sustainable development of Vietnam's traditional handmade paper craft villages.

Beyond the boundaries of Zó Project. @Zó

Simple yet exquisite and incredibly beautiful artworks. @Zó

Zó's mission is to preserve and promote the values of products made from Dó paper. @Zó

Artworks showcase high creativity. @Zó

From Dó paper and the talented hands of artisans, numerous beautiful artworks are born. @Zó

Many projects and specialized discussions on Dó paper are organized here, attracting both local and international tourists with a common goal of preserving ancient artistic values. Here, you can purchase exquisitely crafted Dó paper products such as notebooks, postcards, wedding cards, desk calendars, lanterns, and paintings with a distinct Vietnamese essence. These will be cherished and beautiful souvenirs after exploring this exhibition room.

Zó's collection of notebooks featuring ancient Hanoi. @Zó

Numerous specialized sessions attract the attention of many visitors, both local and international. @Zó

4. Green Palm Gallery

This is one of the galleries that regularly hosts major exhibitions for businesses such as Standard Chartered Bank, Kohler, VIP customers of Techcombank, L’Opera Hotel, and more.

Oil paintings by renowned artists. @Green Palm Gallery

Founded in 1996, Green Palm is considered one of the reputable galleries, a meeting place for over 30 artists and art enthusiasts. With spacious and well-decorated premises, exquisite arrangement of artworks, and a central location in the capital, Green Palm is truly a weekend destination suitable for those who love tranquility and seek a space for contemplation of beauty.

Green Palm is truly a perfect weekend destination for those who love tranquility and need a space to contemplate beauty. @Green Palm Gallery

If you've fallen in love with any artwork, you can purchase it directly at Green Palm with home delivery service available. Many paintings hang on the walls, but each one already has its owner. Don't forget to visit Trang Tien for ice cream after indulging in art! What to do in Hanoi? Head to Green Palm right away!

If you happen to fall in love with any painting here, you can also make a purchase. @Green Palm Gallery

5. Đào Anh Khánh Tree House

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, in just a 30-minute drive, you'll discover a unique space created by artist Đào Anh Khánh. It serves as a studio, gallery, venue for weddings and birthdays, and also operates as an outstanding green homestay.

Unique artistic space. @Mytour

Đào Anh Khánh Tree House is the creative space of artist Đào Anh Khánh, nestled in a small vineyard with lush greenery and intricately designed corners. Each piece, from paintings, sculptures, handicrafts to bronze items, is purposefully placed by the artist.

Art exhibition space by Đào Anh Khánh. @Mytour

Even the accommodation is a unique artistic space. @Mytour

It's one of the few studios combined with a homestay in an artistic environment, which is currently a new trend. Visitors get both an art appreciation space and a place to rest. Artists find companionship and opportunities to exchange artistic ideas. If you're looking to refresh and gain creative inspiration, dive into the unique world of artist Đào Anh Khánh this weekend.

Homestay within an artistic space is a current trend. @Mytour

To add a little more, the homestay by artist Đào Anh Khánh is truly unique, featuring stilt houses, garden houses, and treehouses. Each room is decorated in a captivating style, equipped with all amenities, and highly praised for its attentive staff.

Each room is decorated in a unique and culturally rich style. @Mytour

6. Work Room Four

Differing from the culturally rich and somewhat vintage galleries introduced above, Work Room Four is a place that exudes modernity and youthfulness. In addition to diverse collections of photographs, constantly changing themes, Work Room Four often hosts talks and meetings with artists from abroad.

A youthful and modern art space. @Work Room Four

You can also enroll in various classes here, such as basic drawing, basic female costume pattern cutting, exploring fabric material creation techniques, creative illustration painting, still life drawing, Photoshop at different levels...

Colorful paintings crafted by passionate artists. @Work Room Four

There are many art exchange sessions... @Work Room Four

... and classes available here. @Work Room Four

Paintings at Work Room Four span a diverse range, including portraits, landscapes, abstract, and propaganda, exuding a Western touch, dynamism, openness, and various perspectives. The art viewing space is open, modern, and exceptionally unique, evoking a myriad of emotions as you admire the artworks.

The paintings here are diverse, covering various genres and styles. @Work From Four

Classes garnering much interest and participation. @Work Room Four

7. Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center

The Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center is dedicated to preserving and promoting the artistic heritage for both local and international visitors, with a special focus on the younger generation of Vietnam. The three-story building is erected on the historical grounds of Lạc Việt Theater, one of Hanoi's largest theaters in the 20th century. Later, experts from Toulouse (France) redesigned it as an architectural blend of modernity and traditional style within Hanoi's ancient quarter.

A place dedicated to preserving and promoting artistic heritage for both local and international visitors, especially the younger generation of Vietnam. @ganoderma.lucidum7

The spirit of Vietnam is infused into every painting. @phoholic

The basement is dedicated to exhibiting restoration projects and preserving artifacts within Hanoi's Old Quarter. The first floor hosts regular exhibitions and provides a space for reading and research. On the second floor, there are permanent exhibitions introducing the history and culture of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The third floor is suitable for organizing workshops and artistic performances, both local and international. Many art students visit here on weekends to find endless inspiration, especially when working on projects related to old Hanoi.

An endless source of inspiration for art students. @Vietnamnet

The exhibition space for paintings is quite captivating. @chucanh_

8. Hanoia House

Hanoia House is a sanctuary preserving and consistently unveiling exquisite lacquer artworks, a traditional Vietnamese handicraft. Here, skilled artisans live their passion and talent through each lacquer product, paying meticulous attention to every line, material, and color.

Hanoia House is a haven preserving and consistently unveiling remarkable lacquer artworks. @kienviet

From lines, materials to colors, each product is crafted meticulously. @kienviet

A corner with a vintage touch. @kienviet

Within a cozy space, a bit ancient, a bit needle and yellow lights, the lacquer artworks are displayed with entirely simple and exquisite beauty. Alongside exquisite handcrafted items like paintings, vases, dishes, decorative items, furniture, and jewelry, you will also encounter artworks with various materials such as Lan My A, the most luxurious silk from Bao Loc (Lam Dong), dó paper, and beautiful soul-stirring embroidered paintings.

The artworks are presented entirely with simplicity and sophistication. @kienviet

Art arises even from the arrangement itself. @kienviet

Undoubtedly, collections like Spring, Silk of Dao, Vortex, Strange or Mysterious will immerse you in a profound and refined art world.

These collections will transport you to a world brimming with vibrant colors and sophistication. @kienviet

A collection that stands out uniquely. @kienviet

Looking at each artwork, you can feel the immense dedication of the artist. @kienviet

9. Art Vietnam Gallery

With a cozy and nostalgic art salon near St. Joseph's Cathedral, Art Vietnam Gallery is the haven for many artists whenever they have leisure time.

This is a stopping point for many famous artists. @Art Vietnam Gallery

The new two-story house of Art Vietnam Gallery, located in the heart of the Old Quarter, converges with Nhà Sàn Collective, LaCa Art Café, and turns this place into the new art center of Hanoi, along with entertaining evenings at Barbetta nearby.

This place holds many unique art features. @Art Vietnam Gallery

Numerous theme-based painting collections are elegantly displayed. @Art Gallery Vietnam

The exhibition space is simple yet sophisticated. @Art Vietnam Gallery

Art Vietnam Gallery hosts various exhibitions, including painting exhibitions, musical performances, videos, installation art, sculpture, or interactive sessions and meetings between artists from both local and international scenes.

10. Câu lạc bộ nghệ thuật V-Artroom

V-Artroom is an unparalleled gallery that captivates your senses with art, music, and the enticing fragrance of coffee. Unmistakably, it's V-Artroom!

An ideal destination for art enthusiasts. @V-Artroom

A place that stimulates all senses through music and art. @V-Artroom

Here, live music is performed by famous artists from home and abroad, diverse themed paintings, and flavorful drinks will make your evening vibrant. Perhaps, for a romantic date night, V-Artroom is the most charming choice if you buy tickets for a Jazz night.

Here, you'll enjoy impressive live music performances. @V-Artroom

V-Artroom also regularly organizes painting and music exchange sessions among artists, drawing classes, music lessons, so you can listen and learn a lot more.

This place frequently conducts drawing classes for both children and adults. @V-Artroom

Here, you can indulge in drawing for passion, finding inspiration, and joy. @V-Artroom

Each gallery has its own distinctive feature, where artists bring their 'spiritual children' closer to the audience. If you love art, Vietnamese culture, or want to find inspiration and a bit of relaxation in life, visit these art exhibition spaces. What to do in Hanoi? How about visiting a different gallery every week?