Morning - Ancient museums in the heart of the city
8 a.m.: Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
The most impressive point for visitors when coming here is the harmonious combination of Asian and European features imprinted in the architectural imprint of the 3 buildings:
Building 1: Exhibition of modern works of art
Building 2: Thematic collections
Building 3: Exhibition of ancient and modern art artifacts
Photo: Hina/Chris Chen
Building No. 1 attracts more tourists than anything else. Here, 1 of 7 national treasure paintings is displayed - the lacquer painting of the Central and South North Spring Garden by the famous painter Nguyen Gia Tri (this masterpiece is valued at about 240 billion VND).
In addition to valuable works of art, Building No. 1 is also a favorite photo spot for young people thanks to its mansion-like design, which is self-contained, creating a courtyard and a skylight in the middle. The entire mansion has 99 large and small doors, each with a different architectural style, and many beautiful spiral staircases. This place also places the first elevator in Saigon, made of wood, decorated and carved like a palanquin.
Address: 97A, Pho Duc Chinh, District 1
Display content: 21,000 artifacts recreating the fine arts of the region in particular and of Vietnam in general.
Ticket price: 30,000 VND/turn, students 15,000 VND. If you bring a camera, the surcharge is 300,000 VND.
Opening Hours: 8am-5pm daily
Beautiful photo angle at the museum: The balcony on the 2nd floor, the stairs, the window frames with stained glass on the main corridor...
Photo: Laurent Sun/Tuxedo Mask/Fitria Rivain/Mad Life
10 a.m.: Ho Chi Minh City Museum. HCM
It is only more than 1km from the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, so you can completely walk here. The museum has the same architectural style combining Asia and Europe, but this place exudes classic - renaissance beauty with the main colors of white – black – gray.
In addition to indoor galleries, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum also displays a number of aircraft, vehicles, and weapons outside. After visiting the 2 floors, you should not miss the secret cellar located under the museum. The entrance is located at both ends of the corridor, about 2 m high, only one person can walk.
Photo: Chen Ourway
Address: 65, Ly Tu Trong, District 1
Display content: The process of formation and development of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City in terms of geography, administration, economy, culture – society and revolutionary movements here.
Ticket price: 30,000 VND/turn; students 15,000 VND; free students. Surcharge of 20,000 VND when bringing a camera. Wedding photography 400,000 VND/crew
Opening Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Beautiful photo spots at the museum: The corridors and art stairs are covered with the color of time, next to the balcony overlooking the Bitexco building under the blue sky.
Photo: Beyond Seeker
Afternoon – Vietnam Ao Dai Museum
About 25km from the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, the Vietnam Ao Dai Museum is one of the first 2 private museums in Saigon, newly opened in 2014. This place is far from the center, the space is up to 16,000 m2, you should spend the afternoon wandering around.
The Ao Dai Museum has ancient Vietnamese architecture with a cool yin and yang tile roof, beautiful small wooden bridges, a quiet boat dock, a tea moon, a temple of the five elements... next to a row of yellow 2-storey houses simulating Hoi An ancient town reflecting by the water.
Not only can you enjoy looking at the costumes, but you can also experience the process of creating Ao Dai from design, cutting, drawing, etc. by the time of completion. It is also an ideal place to take photos with traditional costumes to bring or rent right here.
Photo: Ivivu
Address: 206/19/30 Long Thuan Street, Long Phuoc Ward, District 9.
Display content: Vietnamese Ao Dai through each period, associated with famous figures.
Ticket price: 100,000 VND, students 30,000 VND, free for children under 6 years old and people over 70 years old.
Opening Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily
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