Museum of Ethnology: A cultural journey in the heart of Hanoi

Where is the Museum of Ethnology?

Located at 1 Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Nghia Do Ward, Cau Giay District, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a cultural destination not to be missed when traveling to Hanoi. This is a place to preserve and display tangible and intangible cultural heritages of 54 ethnic groups across Vietnam.

Explore diverse spaces at the museum

With a total area of up to 4.5 hectares, the museum is divided into three main exhibition areas, each with a separate theme, giving visitors rich and profound experiences.

Bronze Drum Tower: Where Vietnamese identity converges

The Bronze Drum Building, designed by Tay architect Ha Duc Linh, simulates the shape of the Dong Son bronze drum. With an area of 2,000m², this is the main exhibition space for the culture of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Visitors will be able to admire thousands of diverse artifacts from clothing, jewelry, labor tools to religious and belief items, arranged scientifically and vividly.

Architectural Garden: Vietnam in miniature outdoors

Entering the 2-hectare Architectural Garden, visitors feel like they are lost in a miniature Vietnamese village. This cool green space recreates 10 typical folk architectural works of ethnic groups such as the Rong house of the Bana people, the long house of the Ede people, the stilt house of the Tay people, or the rammed earth house of the Ha Nhi people. Each work is a vivid demonstration of the diversity and uniqueness in the residential culture of ethnic groups.

Kite Building: Connecting Southeast Asian Cultures

Inaugurated in 2013, the Kite Building is a space dedicated to the cultures of Southeast Asian and international peoples. With a modern design, the building displays collections with themes such as "Southeast Asian Culture", "A Glimpse of Asia", and "Around the World", opening a door to international cultural exchange right in Hanoi.

Experience vibrant culture

The Museum of Ethnology is not only a place to display artifacts but also a vibrant cultural space. On holidays such as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, the museum regularly organizes intangible cultural performances, attracting a large number of visitors.

In particular, on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), visitors have the opportunity to enjoy traditional water puppet shows performed by artisans from Northern folk puppet troupes. In addition, handicraft demonstrations such as weaving, pottery making, and Dong Ho painting printing also bring authentic and interesting experiences.

Information to know when visiting

Opening hours and ticket prices

Opening hours: 8:30 - 17:30, Tuesday to Sunday every week.

Entrance fee:

Object	Ticket price (VND/trip)
Adult	40,000
Student	20,000
Pupil	10,000
Elderly people, ethnic minorities, people with severe disabilities	50% off tickets
Children under 6 years old, people with special severe disabilities	Free of charge

Interpretation services

For a more in-depth tour, visitors can hire a guide service with the following reference fees:

Vietnamese: 50,000 VND (indoor or outdoor area), 100,000 VND (entire museum).
English/French: 100,000 VND (indoor area).

Useful notes for travelers

It is recommended to go in small groups for the best sightseeing experience.
No food or drinks allowed in the exhibition area.
Keep public hygiene and do not make noise, affecting other visitors.
Comply with the regulation of not touching artifacts to protect cultural heritage.
Please deposit bulky items at the counter and do not leave valuables behind.

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