National Museum of History
Located in the center of Hanoi, the National Museum of History was officially established in 2011 after being merged from the Vietnam Museum of History and the Vietnam Revolution Museum.
The museum is home to valuable ancient documents and artifacts from primitive times to the present. The campus consists of two parts: the Vietnamese area from the Prehistoric period to the Nguyen Dynasty at No. 1 Trang Tien Street and the Vietnamese area from the mid-nineteenth century to the present at No. 216 Tran Quang Khai Street.
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Coming here, you will be immersed in a historical atmosphere, listen to the stories of the past and directly admire artifacts dating back hundreds of years.
In addition, the National Museum of History also impresses with its almost intact Indochinese architectural style. The octagonal main building has become one of the special symbols of Hanoi, leaving an unforgettable impression on many tourists visiting the capital.
Info: National Museum of History
Address: 01 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi & 216 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8am - 12pm & 13h30 - 17h from Tuesday to Sunday
Ticket price: 40,000 VND
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology includes the Drum Dong Building, which displays artifacts of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, the Outdoor Architecture Garden with many houses built to simulate living practices from many cultures, and the Canh Dieu Building, which focuses on the characteristics of Southeast Asia.
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The rich exhibition content and many interesting experiential activities that are regularly organized such as water puppetry have created an attraction and made the museum a familiar destination for those who are passionate about learning about the cultural customs of ethnic groups.
With a large campus and many trees, the museum provides an extremely fresh and relaxing atmosphere for anyone who visits.
Information: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Address: Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:30 - 17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday
Ticket price: 40,000 VND
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Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
For art lovers, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is probably not a strange name. Located on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (Hanoi), the museum is a place to store and display typical works of art of Vietnamese art. Old French style architecture combined with traditional Vietnamese details is also a special feature of this project.
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Currently, with the goal of applying technology to improve the experience for visitors, the museum also provides the iMuseum VFA application to create online or in-person tours. Available in 8 languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Italian, this app will take you through each area of the museum, while providing detailed information about the artifacts on display.
In addition, the museum also hosts a creative space for children. Here, students are instructed to draw, sculpt, paint statues, collage, collage... to promote thinking and creativity.
Information: Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Address: 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday
Ticket price: 40,000 VND
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Bat Trang Ceramics Museum
Bat Trang Pottery Museum is nearly 20km from the center of Hanoi, has only opened in 2021 but has received a lot of love from people who are interested in traditional crafts. Built on a land area of up to 3,700m2, Bat Trang Ceramics Museum is a project to honor and preserve the value of traditional handmade pottery while introducing and spreading elite culture to the younger generation.
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The museum's architecture is inspired by a ceramic turntable with soft curves. This unique feature has attracted many people to come here to learn and explore.
On the other hand, the inside of the museum has 4 floors with a very open and open space. The 1st floor is where artists display their works and special events take place. Meanwhile, on the 2nd and 3rd floors, you will be able to admire ceramic works of art according to the development process of the pottery village.
At the top of the museum is a terrace area with a view of the gentle Bac Hung Hai River, where people can relax after a long tour.
Information: Bat Trang Ceramics Museum
Address: Village 5, Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi City
Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm from Monday to Sunday
Ticket price: Not listed
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