Vietnam
15 Best Museums in Vietnam
War Remnants Museum leads, and the rest of Vietnam's best museums follow, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Vietnam. Refreshed monthly.
War Remnants Museum
Museum · Ho Chi Minh CityThe 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…
Read our full guide →Hoa Lo Prison Relic
Museum · HanoiHoa 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.
Read our full guide →Cu Chi Tunnel
Museum · Ho Chi Minh CityThe Cu Chi Tunnels are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Museum · HanoiThe Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a leading museum in Hanoi dedicated to the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Quang Ninh Museum
Museum · Ha LongThe 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.
Read our full guide →Hỏa Lò Prison
Museum · HanoiHỏa Lò Prison, built by the French between 1896 and 1901, was originally used to hold Vietnamese political prisoners.
Read our full guide →Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
Museum · Da NangThe Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture is a must-visit for anyone interested in Southeast Asian art and history.
Read our full guide →Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Museum · HanoiThe 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.
Read our full guide →Hanoi Museum
Museum · HanoiThe Hanoi Museum, located in the Cau Giay District of Hanoi, Vietnam, is a striking contemporary building shaped like an inverted pyramid.
Read our full guide →HCMC History Museum
Museum · Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City History Museum, located near the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, offers a comprehensive journey through Vietnam's past.
Read our full guide →Đà Nẵng Museum
Museum · Da NangThe 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.
Read our full guide →3D Museum Art in paradise Da Nang
Museum · Da NangThe 3D Museum Art in paradise Da Nang is a vibrant, interactive museum that brings two-dimensional paintings to life through optical illusions.
Read our full guide →Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
Museum · Ho Chi Minh CityThe 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.
Read our full guide →Ba Ria – Vung Tau Museum
Museum · Vung TauThe Ba Ria – Vung Tau Museum is a well-regarded cultural institution located in the city of Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Museum of Oceanography
Museum · Nha TrangThe 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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Good to know
What is the best-known of the museums in Vietnam?
War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is the most reviewed, with 33,352 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Vietnam's museums is worth going out of your way for?
Ba Ria – Vung Tau Museum in Vung Tau rates highest at 4.7 out of 5 across 2,714 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Vietnam has the most museums?
Hanoi, with 5 on this list, ahead of Ho Chi Minh City on 4. The list spans 6 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
How is this list of museums ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 651 tracked places in Vietnam. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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