Museum
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
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This museum is Vietnam's primary art museum, showcasing the country's fine arts from ancient times through the modern era. It is located opposite the Temple of Literature on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street.
Don't miss
- Prehistoric bronze drums depicting soldiers on boats
- Buddhist art displayed across three floors of a colonial building
- Revolutionary art from the 20th-century wars
- Lacquer and silk paintings
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
You can visit Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- Only party-approved art is shown, with information in English and Vietnamese.
- The museum occupies three floors of a colonial building, with three additional galleries in the west wing.
A bit of history
The site was selected by painter Nguyễn Đỗ Cung in 1963. The building, constructed in 1937, was originally an abandoned Catholic girls' boarding house. Next door at No. 65 was an artists' colony.
Common questions
What types of art are featured at the museum?
The museum displays art from ancient times through the modern period, including prehistoric bronze drums, Buddhist art, revolutionary art from 20th-century wars, and lacquer and silk paintings.
Is the museum near other attractions?
Yes, it is located opposite the Temple of Literature.
What is the historical significance of the building?
The building was constructed in 1937 as a Catholic girls' boarding house and was selected for the museum in 1963 by painter Nguyễn Đỗ Cung.
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