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War Remnants Museum

War Remnants Museum Tourism

War Remnants Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
The War Remnants Museum is a prominent museum in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, dedicated to showcasing the impact and consequences of the Vietnam War. Established on September 4, 1975, the museum was initially known as the 'Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes' but later became the War Remnants Museum in 1995 after the normalization of relations with the United States. It provides a stark reminder of the war’s atrocities and includes graphic displays and exhibits spread across multiple buildings. The museum's collection comprises military equipment, photographs, and personal artifacts, to help visitors understand the brutality of the conflict from the Vietnamese perspective. The exhibits in the museum are both poignant and educative, resulting in a powerful experience for its visitors. The museum attracts tourists and researchers alike and continues to be a place of remembrance for the Vietnamese people and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of war.
Top 3 Reviews on War Remnants Museum
CycleTime
Wrote on 13th Jul, 2024
A learning experience...
The War Remants Muesem is a must visit when in Ho Chi Minh City. It is worth taking 2 or more hours to visit all the exhibits. The exhibits provide a detailed account of the war from the perspectiv..
amgharboutfarwin
Wrote on 13th Jul, 2024
History hits hard (But the AC is great)
The War Remnants Museum is powerful stuff - let's just say our usual "Should we get tacos later?" chatter was silenced. Seeing the historical photographs and artifacts really brought the past Fair ..
W4643GAmichellew
Wrote on 2nd Jul, 2024
War Remnants Museum
An eye opener to what happened during the Vietnam war, planes, tanks etc to see huge place to visit. Staff lovely teenage kids enjoyed too.
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