Military Zone 9 Museum

The Military Zone 9 Museum is a significant historical site in Can Tho, dedicated to preserving the military heritage of the Mekong Delta region during the Vietnam War. Housed in a colonial-era building, the museum features a vast collection of weapons, vehicles, photographs, and personal items used by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Visitors can explore indoor galleries displaying uniforms, maps, and propaganda posters, as well as an outdoor yard with tanks, artillery, and aircraft. The museum offers a sobering yet educational experience, highlighting the guerrilla tactics and resilience of local forces. Distinctive for its focus on the Mekong Delta's role in the war, it provides context to the region's history beyond the better-known sites in Ho Chi Minh City.

Don't miss

• View the outdoor display of tanks, helicopters, and anti-aircraft guns
• See the collection of Viet Cong weapons, including homemade traps and rifles
• Examine wartime photographs and documents detailing battles in the Mekong Delta
• Learn about the role of local women and children in the war effort
• Visit the memorial room honoring fallen soldiers from the region

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Military Zone 9 Museum

Cheapest way inHo Chi Minh City Sightseeing Private Tour By U.S Army Jeep4.8★ · 22 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$2 per personSee dates →Most booked9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket4.8★ · 6,851 travelers2–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Tour to Long Tan - Former Australian Military Base4.9★ · 96 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$109 per personSee dates →

Know before you go

• Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash may be prohibited near sensitive exhibits.
• Dress modestly out of respect; no sleeveless tops or shorts are recommended.
• Exhibit labels are primarily in Vietnamese; consider hiring a guide or bringing a translation app.
• Allow at least 1.5 hours to fully appreciate both indoor and outdoor exhibits.

A bit of history

The museum was established in 1976 to commemorate the victories of Military Zone 9, which covered the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. It occupies a former French colonial building that later served as a military headquarters.