Ho Chi Minh City Museum Tourism

Type of destination: History Museum

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, Vietnam, is a rich repository of the country's cultural heritage and the history of the city. Housed in the Gia Long Palace, a grand colonial-era building completed in 1890, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the various phases of local history including the struggles for independence, the Indochina wars, and the culture of this vibrant city. The exhibits are diverse and cover topics such as archaeology, ethnography, traditional trades, and the evolution of currency, alongside a collection of military equipment and intricate models of key historical events. Surrounded by lush gardens and featuring French architectural elements, this museum not only educates but also provides a peaceful retreat from the busy urban environment outside its walls. Visitors can explore the different rooms arranged thematically and gain insights into the city’s past and present through photographs, artifacts, and informative displays.

Top 5 Reviews on Ho Chi Minh City Museum

dkc484

Wrote on 19th Feb, 2024

Don’t waste your time visiting.

This museum’s entrance summed up the whole place - a total shambles. At the ticket booth we paid for our tickets which were then taken off us by a guy sitting next to the booth. He cut the corner off ..

943RhonaC

Wrote on 19th Feb, 2024

Not recommended

Very disappointed with our visit to this museum. The building itself is beautiful with interesting architecture. However it needs some repair to bring it up to museum standard. It is very hot inside ..

32cristiana

Wrote on 21st Dec, 2023

Mostly boring and wrong museum to visit. Go to the War Remnants Museum nearby

Really everyone is going to the War Remnants Museum, they mostly arrive here by mistake. Besides the Huey helicopter ane the fighter jest outside, nothing interesting to see. Boring pottery and old er..

luk12017

Wrote on 6th Oct, 2023

My best museum experince.

This was my best museum experience in HCMC, I spent more than 2 hours there and if I had the time would have gone back for more. It covered every period of time in detail and I learnt so much about Ha..

Juneeday

Wrote on 2nd Aug, 2023

Interesting to visit but not a must-go

A dated museum with interesting artwork. It can get quite hot and stuffy in here due to only having a few air-conditioned rooms. There are also quite a few popular picture spots. I would recommend spe..