Ho Chi Minh City Museum
10 expert reviews
“The Ho Chi Minh City Museum highlights via a varied collection of military vehicles and equipment the struggle undertaken by Vietnamese Communists from the 1930s onwards to run the country. ”
– Michelin Guide
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"HCMC’s city museum is a singularly beautiful and impressive building, telling the story of the city through archaeological artefacts, ceramics, old city maps and displays." Full review
"Nicknamed the ‘Dragon House’ (Nha Rong), this... houses many of Ho Chi Minh’s personal effects." Full review
"To really understand the significance of what's on display, curious sightseers should consider a guided tour." Full review
"Exhibits include photos of historical events, uprisings, student demonstrations, and the self-immolation of the monk Thich Quang Duc as a protest against the war." Full review
"Built by the French between 1901 and 1908 to be Saigon's Hotel de Ville (City Hall), this elaborate yellow-and-white colonial building now houses the city's main governing body." Full review
1 Star
"The long Nguyen Hue Avenue (formerly Boulevard Charner), created in the 19C above a filled-in canal, is now a showcase for urban development." Full review
1 Star
"Contains a fine collection of works by Vietnamese artists, ranging from contemporary paintings and drawings by children to watercolours highlighting the horrors of war." Full review
"Built by the French between 1901 and 1908 to be Saigon's Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), this elaborate yellow-and-white colonial building now houses the city's main governing body." Full review
"The ground floor covers the city's geographical setting and archaeological artifacts... upstairs is all about war, neatly dividing the conflicts with the French and Americans into two separate halls." Full review