Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution
National Museum of Vietnamese History
Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution
National Museum of Vietnamese History
A key museum in Hanoi detailing the history of the struggle for independence and the formation of modern Vietnam.
Hanoi
Museum
History
The Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution, opened on January 5, 1959, is located in a historic two-story colonial-era building in the heart of Hanoi. It is a place of deep immersion into the country's history: from its colonial past to the present day. Merged with the National Museum of Vietnamese History in 2011, this complex has become an invaluable archive of the struggle for freedom and national development.
- Visit duration
1–2 hours
- Average budget
$2–$5
- Admission
40,000 ₫
- Language on-site
Vietnamese, partial English
What you need to know
The museum occupies 30 rooms housing over 4,000 unique artifacts. The exhibition is divided into three key stages: the struggle against French colonizers (1858–1945), the resistance war and reconstruction (1945–1975), and the development of modern socialist society.
Special attention is deserved by exhibits such as the guillotine from Hỏa Lò Prison and Ho Chi Minh's armored car, displayed in the courtyard. Although the captions are mostly in Vietnamese, visiting the museum provides a powerful insight into the spirit of the Vietnamese people.
There is no air conditioning system in the building (only fans are used), so visiting during the cooler months or morning hours will be most comfortable.
On-site
- How to get there
Buses No. 2, 3, 4 or on foot (15 min from Hoan Kiem Lake)
- Cash
Required for ticket payment
- Photos
Allowed without flash and tripod
- Facilities
Restrooms, cloakroom, souvenir shop
- With kids
Ok (but many stairs)