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As a history enthusiast eager to explore the heroic past of our forefathers, you cannot overlook these famous museums in Saigon. Visiting these museums, you will relive the historical years of the Vietnamese nation through various periods, thereby further appreciating the independence of the Fatherland.
Museums in Ho Chi Minh City – A captivating tourist destination in Saigon (Photo ST)
Museums in Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Vietnamese History
The Museum of History – Ho Chi Minh City was established on August 23, 1979, based on the incorporation of the “Vietnam National Museum in Saigon”, which exhibits ancient art from several Asian countries.
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Statue of President Ho Chi Minh inside the museum
The museum not only showcases the rich history of the Vietnamese people but also introduces various cultural aspects of neighboring countries and the region, giving it a unique identity. It has become a cultural hub in the city known to both teenagers and visitors from both domestic and international origins.
- The address is 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday and all holidays, including Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Formerly the residence of the Governor of Nam Ky, the Supreme Court, and commonly referred to as Gia Long Palace for its location on Gia Long Street. Designed by French architect Alfred Foulhoux, it was built from 1885 to 1890, reflecting Eastern aesthetics.
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The distinctive architecture of the museum
After the reunification of the country, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City decided to use this building as the Ho Chi Minh City Revolutionary Museum on August 12, 1978. It was renamed the Ho Chi Minh City Museum on December 13, 1999, as it is known today.
- The address is 65 Ly Tu Trong, District 1.
- Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM from Monday to Sunday (including holidays and Tet).
War Remnants Museum
The museum preserves the heroic evidence of the Vietnamese people in their struggle against invading forces, while also condemning the atrocities and highlighting the brutal consequences of the invasive war. On September 4, 1975, the War Crimes Exhibition House was opened to the public.
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Various types of bombs and ammunition used by the US Empire
Subsequently, the War Crimes Exhibition House was renamed the Exhibition House of Invasion War Crimes (November 10, 1990) before becoming the War Remnants Museum (July 4, 1995) and is one of the famous museums in Saigon.
- The address is 28 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3.
- Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM from Monday to Sunday (including holidays and Tet).
- More info: War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Museum - Ben Nghe Wharf
Ben Nghe Wharf is now the Ho Chi Minh Museum - a branch of Ho Chi Minh City Museum, part of the system of museums and memorials dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh nationwide.
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Where Uncle Ho embarked on the journey to save the country
The museum exhibits fixed topics including documents, artifacts, and images related to the biography and revolutionary activities of President Ho Chi Minh. Additionally, it showcases current affairs topics, fulfilling the requirements of political propaganda tasks during specific periods.
- The address is 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street - District 4.
- Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Established in 1987, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum was formerly the mansion of a Chinese-origin bourgeois named Hua Bon Hoa – one of the wealthiest individuals in Saigon in the early 20th century.
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A place showcasing valuable paintings
The museum is a place for collecting, preserving, and exhibiting valuable artistic artifacts of Saigon. It houses over 21,000 artifacts including precious collections such as paintings from artists of the Indochina School of Fine Arts, works created after the reunification of the country in 1975, and resistance paintings...
- Address: 97 Pho Duc Chinh Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday.
