City: Vietnam
Top Things to do in Vietnam
Top Hotels in Vietnam
- 1. La Siesta Premium Hang Be
- 2. La Siesta Classic Ma May
- 3. Stella Maris Beach Danang
- 4. AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
- 5. HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa
- 6. Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81
- 7. Muong Thanh Luxury Da Nang Hotel
- 8. La Sinfonia del Rey Hotel & Spa
- 9. Muong Thanh Luxury Nha Trang Hotel
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10 Museums in Vietnam That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 16°10′N 107°50′E / 16.167°N 107.833°E / 16.167; 107.833
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1. Long Thanh Photo Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
Long Thanh's photographic repertoire is unique as its wide-ranging. His landscapes are often moody, contrasting the natural beauty of Vietnam with the continuing struggle in people's daily lives, while Long Thanh's portraiture captures the essence of the Vietnamese people, especially his high-contrast pictures of old people who have witnessed more than their fair share of tradegy over the generations.
Reviewed By 40fabianv
We had a wonderful experience in this gallery, fantastic photos and a wonderful photographer, he was very kind and helpful.
2. The Robert Taylor Museum Of Worldwide Arms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By PamW296
It was a hot afternoon last Tuesday in mid March and 4 of us visitors to Vung Tau (just to Chill for a couple of weeks) decided to visit Robert Taylor's Musueum of Worldwide Arms. 4 of us were blown away by this amazing collection of Military Uniforms, Memorabilia and Facts dating back centuries. The buildings were immaculately kept and airconditioned to maintain the integrity of the uniforms. 3 different buildings full of amazing weapons and uniforms even those of the Australians fighting in the Vietnam war 50 years ago. Highly recommended to see this private collection here in Vietnam.
3. Mai Loc Photo Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By A8688LXpeterd - Teddington, United Kingdom
Mai Loc is one of Vietnam’s best-known photographers. He works largely in black and white, and his award-winning images are simply stunning. His gallery is hugely worth visiting – just to browse his amazing photographs on the walls is an experience in itself, and if you wish, you can buy them in a sizes ranging from postcard to poster. Mr Mai is there in person. He’s a quiet man whose English is very good, and he has great stories to tell. My partner and I booked a morning photographic trip with him, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our Vietnam trip – he took us to see the arrival of the fishing catch, and to villages where we met local people, not least a couple of women who made the conical hat that’s such a ubiquitous sight throughout the country. He also offered advice on how to take the best photographs and get the most from your camera. Do visit Mai Loc’s gallery in Nha Trang; you certainly won’t regret it. And do think about taking one of his tours… for me, an unforgettable experience.
4. Precious Heritage by Rehahn
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5.0 based on 1,117 reviews
A 500m2 display of photos and artifacts collected during the last 8 years of Rehahn's exploration of Vietnam. Entrance for this cultural experience is Free In English, French and Vietnamese
Reviewed By ilarialuceripoll - Jakarta, Indonesia
This is definitely a not-to-be-missed gem in Hoi An. Forget the ethnographic and history museums in Hanoi and Saigon, this is the place to truly learn about the different people who inhabit Vietnam. Réhahn is truly passionate about showcasing and preserving the rich heritage of all the ethnic groups in the country, and he has managed to personally assemble a wonderfully extensive collection of traditional costumes and other artefacts. These are presented better than in any museum we have seen here, with detailed explanations for each and—huge bonus—fantastic portraits of villagers. The gallery is free and has set up a couple of humanitarian projects entirely financed through the sale of the gorgeous photographs and books. Absolutely worthwhile spending an hour or so here, and if you happen to be in luck and visit when Rehahn is actually there himself you are in for an extra treat.
5. XQ Hand Embroidery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Global362063
I took a chance visiting the XQ Hand Embroidery Museum since there many reviews anywhere. What a treat and surprise awaited me! This is also a workshop where there are lovely ladies working on amazing works of art embroidering pictures that look like paintings using one silk thread at a time! The atmosphere exudes tranquility, beauty and kindness. Not to be missed.
6. Old Fishing Village 3D Museum
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Mui Ne Museum is an interactive museum of local old fishing village. It was divided into 14 areas unfolding the 300 year of local fishermen and the famous fish sauce making industry. You will be guided with a documentary film and your group can have very nice photos taken along the 1600m2 area.
Reviewed By lannguyenhong
Many interesting facts about Phan Thiet Mui Ne can be found here. There are guides in English, Vietnamese, Russian and Chinese so anyone can understand the fishing village history here.. There was a 3D oceans for nice pictures taking as well... ticket is 100,000 VND, about 4 USD
7. Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,093 reviews
This museum was opened in 1966. Though in need of updating, some interesting artifacts are on display in its three floors organized chronologically.
Reviewed By TravelinGypsey
Perfect museum! Especially perfect on a hot day and if you want to do something relaxing, knowledgeable, fun and see some beautiful art. The first building has three floors available to view and the second building has four floors but there isn’t something on each floor. The basement area of the second building has pottery which is beautiful, then the top floor has authentic, tribal clothing and artifacts (it is a bit warmer in this building and on the top level but it’s worth seeing!) The first building is next to the ticket area (there is a gift shop inside) which is past the little coffee stand; this building has beautiful collections of paintings across different eras, oil paintings, statues and just amazing things. Spend time just relaxing and walking through- it’s a perfect activity and museum for anyone; solo, family or friends! Follow @travelingypsey on Instagram & GoogleMaps!
8. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,576 reviews
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a unit under Vietnam Academy of Scocial Sciences. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The mission of the Museum is scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of the nation's different ethnic groups. The museum also serves to guide research, conservation, and technology that are specific to the work of an ethnographic museum.
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
We visited here as part of our highlights of Indochina tour. This is a great museum with brilliant outdoor exhibits showing examples of the houses used by each of the ethnic groups that came together to form modern Vietnam. We spent a good few hours here as the indoor exhibits are also excellent with translations in English. There is also a good cafe in the grounds serving hot meals as well as tea coffee cakes etc. This was a good visit and would recomend it to anyone wanting to know more about the people of Vietnam and their origins.
9. War Remnants Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32,700 reviews
War Remnants Museum is a unit under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the museum system of Vietnam, the museum for world peace and a member of the World Council of Museums (ICOM), the War Remnants Museum, the Museum of thematic research, collection , storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam.Museum store more than 20,000 documents, exhibits and films, in which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, films have been applied to introduce in eight thematic exhibition frequently. In 35 years, the Museum has welcomed over 15 million visitors at home and abroad. Currently with about 500,000 visitors each year, the War Remnants Museum is one of the only cultural tourism to attract high public credibility at home and abroad.
Reviewed By peteboonywilliams - Sydney, Australia
Definitely worth visiting if you have to stay in Saigon. The museum has three floors of incredible war artifacts and history relating to the French colonisation, Vietnamese attempts of democratic independence and the US occupation. The atrocities levelled upon the Vietnamese population since the French arrived until unification is just unbelievable. The affects of agent orange is even more heartbreaking. The horrors of chemical warfare in WW1 led to a ban on such weapons. The short and long term affects of agent orange far surpass any of the horrors of WW1. To think that a so called social responsible democratically elected government could cover half of Vietnam, swathes of Cambodia and Lao with such an incidious chemical throughout the 60s-70s is unfathomable. Especially when you consider civilians and US/allied troops were also knowingly sacrificed to the affects of agent orange as well. To this day Vietnamese only drink bottled water because of the presence of carcinogenic material from agent orange.
10. Vietnamese Women's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,216 reviews
Focused on the contribution of women to Vietnam's history and culture, this museum highlights their roles in Vietnam's many military conflicts as well as in commerce, including features on female street vendors, women's role in the family, and more recently, single mothers in Vietnam.
Reviewed By Sakuraplatz - Ichihara, Japan
Perfectly located, just two blocks away from Hoan Kiem Lake, this is an excellent museum to learn Vietnamese culture and history from the women's perspective through their daily family life and special occasions such as marriage, pregnancy, birth and wartime. Displays were well-organized including videos. Exhibition about traditional costumes and artifacts showed cultural diversity in Vietnam, which was all the more interesting for me because I was just returned from a trek at Sapa. Their museum shop was also great. The entrance fee was only 30,000 VND and I got a Japanese booklet, which I found very informative, at the same price. Highly recommended.
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