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Located in the heart of peaceful Hanoi, the Vietnam National Museum of History is a place that preserves a priceless treasure of the journey of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people. From prehistoric times, through feudal dynasties to the modern revolutionary period, each artifact here is a precious piece that helps visitors understand more about Vietnamese history and culture. Discover this museum with Asia King Travel!
Vietnam National Museum of History is a place that preserves treasures of Vietnam. Source: MIA
The Vietnam National Museum of History is located at number 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi – an extremely prime location, right next to the Hanoi Opera House and not far from the famous Hoan Kiem Lake. From the areas around Hoan Kiem Lake, it will take about 1.5 km on foot to the museum, which is very convenient for both tourists and locals.
The architectural beauty of the museum from above. Source: VNMedia
To get to the Vietnam National Museum of History, if you start from the Old Quarter or the Hoan Kiem Lake area, you can walk for about 15 to 20 minutes. If you choose to get there by public transport, you can consider bus route numbers 02, 34, or 45, all have a stop near the museum.
The thematic exhibitions at the museum are very interesting to join. Source: thegioicombo
In addition, taxis and technology vehicles are also reasonable options, especially if you travel in a group or family, as it will take around 5 to 10 minutes to get to the museum. With a location in the central area, convenient directions, and various easy-access means of transport, visiting the museum is almost without any problems.
Before entering the museum, you need to pay for an entrance ticket. If you are an adult, you have to pay 40,000 VND per person (the ticket prices may vary by season). Meanwhile, if you have children, it is free for kids who are under 6 years old.
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The Vietnam National Museum of History was established based on the merging of two units, the Vietnam History Museum and the Vietnam Revolution Museum, in 2011. However, the main building of the museum was an architectural work with a long history, which was built in 1925 under the French colonial period, in the special Indochinese architectural style designed by architect Ernest Hébrard.
You will be able to admire some of the artefacts in the museum. Source: Laodong News
At first, this place was the “École française d'Extrême-Orient”, a famous center for East Asian studies at that time. For the time being, the museum has the function of preserving, displaying, and introducing more than 200,000 artifacts reflecting the historical process from prehistoric times to the present.
It is not only the Vietnam National Museum a place to preserve the precious heritage of the nation, but it is also a leading prestigious center for historical and cultural research and education in Vietnam.
You can visit this place at any time of the year. But the most ideal time to visit the Vietnam National Museum of History is in the autumn (from September to November) and spring (from February to April), when the weather in Hanoi is cool, not too hot or rainy, allowing travelers to comfortably explore the space inside and outside the museum.
Visiting the museum will bring you valuable knowledge. Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
In particular, the museum is open every day of the week, except Monday, the museum is closed, so you can easily arrange a schedule for any trip to Hanoi. Moreover, the morning is the best time to come to the museum during the day because there are not too many visitors and the natural light will help you take some memorable photos.
Visiting the thematic galleries
One of the most popular activities for holiday-makers at the Vietnam National Museum of History is to visit the thematic galleries, where the artifacts are arranged in a clear historical process – from Dong Son, Sa Huynh, Oc Eo culture to the Ly, Tran, Le, Nguyen Dynasties. Each artifact has a detailed annotation to help you understand more deeply its historical situation and significance.
A popular activity is visiting the thematic galleries. Source: National Museum of History
Discovering Indochina architecture
Next, visitors should not miss exploring the unique Indochinese architecture of the structure of the Vietnam National Museum of History. With curved tiled roofs, delicate decorative motifs, and a harmonious layout between the East and the West, this is not only a tourist attraction but also an ideal backdrop for taking amazing frames.
You should not miss exploring the unique Indochinese architecture. Source: Vntrip
Taking part in the exhibitions
The third extremely attractive activity at the Vietnam National Museum of History is participating in thematic galleries or rotating exhibitions, which are often held on major holidays. These programs give tourists a novel, updated look at small but profound details of national history, from the theme of islands to regional customs.
An attractive activity at the museum is participating in rotating exhibitions. Source: hanoimoi
Admiring the lovely souvenirs
Finally, you can look for and buy souvenirs bearing the mark of Vietnamese history and culture at the souvenir shop area on the museum grounds. From the books, the ancient stamps to special replicas of artifacts – this is where you can bring a bit of “history” back as a gift for your loved ones or keep for yourself after the trip.
The Vietnam National Museum of History is not only a tourist destination, but also a journey connecting with the cultural roots and spirit of the Vietnamese people. With a space imbued with history, impressive architecture, and several exciting discovery activities, this place will bring you unforgettable experiences. Let Asia King Travel accompany you on this journey to explore this vibrant Vietnamese cultural treasure!
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