Museum
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
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Set in a former French Ministry of Information building, the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts presents a comprehensive overview of Vietnamese visual arts. The collection includes ancient Buddhist sculptures, folk woodblock prints from Dong Ho village, lacquer paintings, and silk works. Highlights include works by modern masters such as Bui Xuan Phai's Hanoi street scenes and Nguyen Gia Tri's lacquer paintings. The museum also features contemporary art and rotating exhibitions, offering a deep dive into Vietnam's artistic heritage.
Don't miss
- Admire the lacquer painting 'The Girl and the Lotus' by Nguyen Gia Tri, a masterpiece of the medium.
- See Bui Xuan Phai's evocative oil paintings of Hanoi's old quarter streets.
- Browse the collection of Dong Ho folk woodblock prints depicting daily life and legends.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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