Top 9 Museums in Ho Chi Minh City, destinations not to be missed this April 30th holiday
Ho Chi Minh City is not only famous for its entertainment and shopping places but also a place that preserves many unique cultural and historical values through its museums. On this April 30 holiday, if you are looking for an interesting and useful sightseeing activity, the museums in Ho Chi Minh City are the ideal choices. From historical and war museums to art museums, each place brings you a different experience, helping you better understand the culture and history of the city.
Việt Nam•28/03/2025
In this article, Vietravel will introduce to you 9 outstanding museums in Ho Chi Minh City , places you cannot miss during this holiday. Let's explore !
1. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History is located in the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History is one of the oldest museums in the city, with thousands of valuable artifacts. Here, you can admire artifacts excavated from ancient sites, such as a collection of ceramics, labor tools, and sculptures representing the cultures of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. One of the outstanding artifacts in the museum is the Devi Huong Que Statue. This is one of the great cultural symbols of the Cham civilization, reflecting the intersection between religion and art.
2. Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City Branch, also known as Nha Rong Wharf. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 65 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City Museum is not only a place to preserve historical artifacts, but also stands out with exhibitions about the life of the city's people through the ages. In particular, you will be impressed with the collection of antiques from the French colonial period, including costumes, utensils, and artifacts of the first people to explore the South. In particular, the museum also displays models of houses and streets in old Saigon, creating a very unique space.
3. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts - A destination for culture and art lovers, a place that preserves memories of the development of Vietnamese Fine Arts. (Photo: Collected)
The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum displays many outstanding works of art by domestic and foreign artists, from classical to contemporary art. One of the museum’s special features is its collection of famous paintings by Vietnamese artists such as To Ngoc Van, Le Van De and Nguyen Sang. The museum also has a special gallery of lacquer paintings, a traditional Vietnamese art, with valuable works.
4. Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum
The Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum is a place to preserve and recreate the entire campaign to liberate Saigon - Gia Dinh. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 2 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
The Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum is a place to recreate the heroic feats of the Vietnamese army and people in the resistance war against the US. The museum displays war artifacts, including guns, uniforms, and old war vehicles. A prominent artifact is the M41 tank, one of the important combat vehicles in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign to liberate the South.
5. War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is a museum for peace. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3
The War Remnants Museum is one of the famous museums in Ho Chi Minh City , displaying artifacts and documents about the Vietnam War. You will be impressed with the realistic photos of people's lives during the war, along with special artifacts such as bombs, mines, and war tools used during that period. A notable point is the exhibition on traces of Agent Orange, one of the most thought-provoking parts about the consequences of war.
6. Museum of Traditional Medicine
The museum displays over 3,000 artifacts about Vietnamese Traditional Medicine. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 41 Hoang Du Khuong, Ward 12, District 10
The Museum of Traditional Medicine houses artifacts and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine. You will be able to admire collections such as herbal medicine preparations, acupuncture tools, as well as ancient medical books. In particular, the museum also has an exhibition on folk remedies and natural treatments, helping visitors better understand the long-standing medical system of the Vietnamese people.
7. Ho Chi Minh Museum
The building's original purpose was a Trade Museum displaying domestic products. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, District 4
The Ho Chi Minh Museum is a place to preserve memorabilia related to the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh. Here, you can find Uncle Ho's personal belongings, such as his brown shirt, rubber sandals, and the sewing machine he used during his years living in Viet Bac. In addition, the museum also displays pictures and documents about Uncle Ho's simple life, helping visitors better understand his virtues and moral example.
8. Ton Duc Thang Museum
Ton Duc Thang Museum is a museum commemorating famous people in Vietnam. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 5 Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Ton Duc Thang Museum displays artifacts about the life and career of President Ton Duc Thang, who made great contributions to the revolution and the cause of national liberation. One of the special artifacts is the collection of revolutionary flags, symbols of historical feats. The museum also has valuable documents and images about the life and career of President Ton Duc Thang during the revolutionary period.
9. Southern Women's Museum
A place to preserve relics of ancient Vietnamese women. (Photo: Collected)
Address: 202 Vo Thi Sau, Ward 7, District 3
The Southern Women’s Museum is one of the special museums in Ho Chi Minh City, specializing in preserving and displaying artifacts and documents about the lives, sacrifices and contributions of Southern women in the resistance wars, as well as in daily life. One of the outstanding artifacts is the collection of traditional costumes of Southern women, from Ao Ba Ba, Khan Ran to the daily necessities of Southern women in the past.
In addition, the museum also has exhibitions on the role of women in patriotic movements, revolutionary struggles, and their participation in social and political activities. In particular, you will be impressed with the collection of photos and artifacts of female heroes, such as Mrs. Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and many other historical figures, contributing to highlighting the image of Vietnamese women in difficult historical periods.
Ho Chi Minh City has many museums with rich historical and cultural values. These museums not only help you learn more about history but also bring interesting and useful experiences. If you have never been to these museums, do not miss the opportunity to visit them during the upcoming April 30th holiday. Plan your visit today and enjoy wonderful moments with your family and friends in this meaningful cultural space!
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