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The Vietnam Military History Museum is a cornerstone in the system of six National Museums and also the first military museum. Established on July 17, 1956, at 28A Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. It serves as the repository and exhibition space for approximately 150,000 valuable artifacts representing the historical, cultural, and military context of resistance wars against invading forces, spanning from the era of the Hung Kings to President Ho Chi Minh.
Vietnam Military History Museum – Preserving and showcasing a multitude of historical artifacts reflecting the resistance wars against invading forces across different periods (Photo: ST)
The exhibition system inside the Vietnam Military History Museum
The museum boasts an extensive display system both indoors and outdoors, covering an area of up to 3,200m2. Outside the museum, you'll find monumental war artifacts, significant in size and scope, closely associated with the triumphs and challenges of our nation during the extraordinary resistance against the French and the Americans.
A memorial crafted from the remains of B52 aircraft, commemorating the victory at Dien Bien Phu in the sky (Photo: ST)
The legendary artillery that brought down the 'flying fortress' B52 (Photo: ST)
The Vietnam Military History Museum's system is divided into 3 two-story buildings dedicated to exhibiting and preserving artifacts and materials for sightseeing and studying military history. In the first building near the entrance on Dien Bien Phu Street, the first floor showcases historical artifacts reflecting the nation-building efforts and resistance before 1930. On the second floor, you'll find a display area featuring Vietnam's military artifacts from 1930 until the end of the anti-French resistance (1954) and the iconic battlefield of Dien Bien Phu campaign.
A model vividly recreating the harsh life in the jungle for the soldiers (Photo: ST)
The next building, on the first floor, is divided into three exhibition areas: the anti-American resistance from 1954 to 1968, the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and the total offensive in the spring of 1975. The second floor is divided into three display areas covering: Vietnam's history during the anti-American resistance from 1969 to 1975, an exhibit of rudimentary homemade weapons during the war years from 1945 to 1975, and notably a section preserving artifacts related to the world's support for the Vietnam National Liberation War.
The first tank advancing into Independence Palace (Photo: ST)
The wax statue of General Vo Nguyen Giap on display at the Vietnam Military History Museum (Photo: ST)
The final building, on the first floor, is dedicated to showcasing Vietnam's military artifacts from 1975 to the present day. The second floor is designed with two main areas: a special section commemorating the contributions of the Heroic Mothers of Vietnam and a model recreating the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
Entrance Ticket Price
Opening Hours:
Days of the Week:
- Morning session from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Ticket Price:
- Domestic visitors: 20,000 VND per person, specifically for those under 16 and seniors: 10,000 VND per person. Free for children under 6 years old.
- International visitors: 40,000 VND per person.
Museum Tour Map
The Vietnam Military History Museum stands as one of the museums with the most exhibited artifacts and visitors to date. Through documentary footage, images, displayed artifacts, and informative descriptions, visitors can easily grasp information and broaden their knowledge. It's not just a tourist attraction but also a venue for beneficial extracurricular activities for young ones, aiming to fulfill the teachings of Uncle Ho: 'Our people must know our history, preserving the roots and traditions of our Vietnamese homeland.'
