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15 Best Museums in Vietnam

The museums travelers rate highest across Vietnam, with what makes each worth the trip.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Vietnam. Refreshed monthly.

  1. War Remnants Museum

    Museum · Ho Chi Minh City

    The War Remnants Museum is the most affecting museum in Ho Chi Minh City, and a sobering, essential stop for understanding the Vietnam War (known in Vietnam as the American War) from the Vietnamese…

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  2. Hoa Lo Prison Relic

    Museum · Hanoi

    Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by the French colonial authorities in the late 19th century, is a haunting museum in central Hanoi that tells the story of Vietnam's fight for independence.

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  3. Cu Chi Tunnel

    Museum · Ho Chi Minh City

    The Cu Chi Tunnels are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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  4. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Museum · Hanoi

    The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a leading museum in Hanoi dedicated to the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam.

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  5. Quang Ninh Museum

    Museum · Ha Long

    The Quang Ninh Museum is a striking contemporary building in Ha Long City, designed to resemble a giant coal nugget, reflecting the region's coal mining industry.

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  6. Hỏa Lò Prison

    Museum · Hanoi

    Hỏa Lò Prison, built by the French between 1896 and 1901, was originally used to hold Vietnamese political prisoners.

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  7. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture

    Museum · Da Nang

    The Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture is a must-visit for anyone interested in Southeast Asian art and history.

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  8. Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

    Museum · Hanoi

    The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is a premier cultural institution in Hanoi, housing an extensive collection of Vietnamese art from prehistoric times to the present.

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  9. Hanoi Museum

    Museum · Hanoi

    The Hanoi Museum, located in the Cau Giay District of Hanoi, Vietnam, is a striking contemporary building shaped like an inverted pyramid.

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  10. HCMC History Museum

    Museum · Ho Chi Minh City

    The Ho Chi Minh City History Museum, located near the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, offers a comprehensive journey through Vietnam's past.

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  11. Đà Nẵng Museum

    Museum · Da Nang

    The Đà Nẵng Museum, located in the heart of Da Nang, Vietnam, is a modern institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of the city and the surrounding region.

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  12. 3D Museum Art in paradise Da Nang

    Museum · Da Nang

    The 3D Museum Art in paradise Da Nang is a vibrant, interactive museum that brings two-dimensional paintings to life through optical illusions.

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  13. Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

    Museum · Ho Chi Minh City

    The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, is a key cultural institution located in a grand neoclassical building near the city center.

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  14. Ba Ria – Vung Tau Museum

    Museum · Vung Tau

    The Ba Ria – Vung Tau Museum is a well-regarded cultural institution located in the city of Vung Tau, Vietnam.

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  15. Museum of Oceanography

    Museum · Nha Trang

    The Museum of Oceanography, located in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in marine science and the wonders of the ocean.

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