The museum was very confronting for two reasons-one:most of the displays, especially the photos, depict the horrors of war in a real in-your-face type way. The photos of the disfigurement and retardation caused by the Agent Orange bombings were both sickening and saddening at the same time; and, two:the story is told purely from the point of view of the... More

This was the first museum that made me cry. I am a grown up man, not super macho but a museum bringing me to tears is new to me. I am neither Vietnamese nor American but the history of the Vietnam war really touched me. Must visit. More

A local told us not go here, and I guess he was partly right. the three level presented the horrors of war. there are great pictures and information to know, otherwise, it made me think that Vietnam has not moved on from that horror. the pictures of the "effects" of agent orange and the preserved fetus/babies were not quite something... More

Allow plenty of time to view the displays here they are a vital lesson to all of us. More

Worth a visit. Brings the horror of war out in the open. Quite distressing to see the displays of the atrocities, but I suppose many countries could put on the same display, about past conflicts in their country. More

Much better than 17 years ago when I first visited. Now more like a conventional western museum. A bit sad after visiting. More

Cheap entry fee (maybe around $1.50). Don't miss the outdoor areas including the aircraft and the prison etc. Inside is air conditioned in the galleries which is good. Some of the galleries (such as the Agent Orange gallery) are quite difficult to stomach (the photos and stories are horrific) so be aware. Also, take note that the museum closes from... More

only about AUD2-3 to get in. Has many tanks and other machines from the war. The picturs of people affected by the war is very confronting.. not a place for children. Very moving and sobering but important to see. More

I found the displays very comprehensive but very sad and heartwrenching, to see what happened and the results of war. More