The Ao Dai Museum (District 9, Ho Chi Minh City) was built and inaugurated in 2014 by fashion designer Sy Hoang. It displays Ao Dai dresses from different eras, worn by famous figures in Vietnam.

The exhibition hall, spanning approximately 200 square meters, houses over 300 ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) designs from different historical periods, such as ao dai from the French colonial era, open-neck ao dai from the time of Mrs. Tran Le Xuan, beaded ao dai, floral-patterned ao dai, five-panel ao dai, four-panel ao dai, and modernized ao dai...

Outside the main grounds, small exhibition houses are designed in the style of Hoi An's old town.

Each room in this small house displays the traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses representing intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, such as Quan Ho folk singing, Xoan singing, Vi Dam folk singing, and Don Ca Tai Tu folk music.

Wooden clogs and the process of making a complete pair of clogs – an accessory often worn with the Vietnamese ao dai – are also on display here.

The museum is situated in a 20,000 m2 garden, a space imbued with the essence of the Vietnamese countryside, featuring traditional houses with a tranquil, meditative atmosphere that attracts many young people to visit, learn, and take記念 photos.

Many young men with a passion for the traditional Vietnamese áo dài dress have visited the museum. "I don't just wear áo dài on holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), but also to school, when going out, and for taking photos at famous tourist spots," shared the young man in the picture.

"This is my second time visiting the museum. The ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) displayed here not only holds cultural value but also embodies the essence of Vietnamese women's attire. Therefore, I took the opportunity to invite my friend along to take some impressive photos," said Vy (Tan Binh district).

"I enjoy spending weekends at museums with friends. Here, I can learn more about traditional ao dai costumes while immersing myself in a serene, contemplative, and nostalgic atmosphere," shared Lan Anh (District 1).

The museum offers a rental service for various types of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) so that visitors can experience and take photos, with prices ranging from 70,000 to 250,000 VND per set.

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