Vietnam National Museum of History

Housed in a French colonial building near Hoan Kiem Lake, the Vietnam National Museum of History takes visitors on a chronological journey through Vietnam's past. The collection spans from prehistoric tools and the iconic Dong Son bronze drums to artifacts from the Cham and Khmer civilizations, and exhibits on the modern revolutionary period. Visitors can see the famous Ngoc Lu bronze drum, a symbol of the ancient Dong Son culture, and learn about the country's dynastic and colonial history.

Don't miss

• View the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, a masterpiece of the Dong Son culture (circa 600 BCE).
• Examine Champa stone sculptures and Hindu deities from central Vietnam.
• Trace the revolutionary period through photographs, documents, and personal effects of Ho Chi Minh.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Vietnam National Museum of History

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