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Ho Chi Minh City Museum

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum
3.5
732 reviews
#52 of 275 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Jean-Claude B
Noumea, New Caledonia15 contributions
Ho Chi Min city museum
Jan 2023 • Couples
Uninteresting place, nothing much to see and almost all descriptions in Vietnamese… Not worth the walk, taxi or Gran (Uber local). Crowed with girls making photo shots in some improbable clothes.
Written 17 January 2023
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Sarah P
10 contributions
Don’t bother
Oct 2022 • Couples
I was bored from begging to end nothing really grabbed me to look around, the building itself was quaint, there were a photo crew there taking wedding pictures.
It was cheap 30 dong to get in so that’s a positive
Written 6 October 2022
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Mike X
Chicago, IL1,952 contributions
Pass
Oct 2022 • Solo
There's not much to see here to be honest. I wouldn't suggest making a special trip just to go here. It's pretty hot (no AC) and the signage isn't great in English. Go to the art museum instead!
Written 2 October 2022
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khachig1975
Singapore, Singapore166 contributions
An option but not a must!
Sep 2022 • Family
This wasn’t bad, I wouldn’t say it’s a must do as the place is really old & neglected. We thought we can use some aircon time but there was none so be ready for a hot & humid museum visit. There are some old items worth showing the kids, and overall it took is less than an hour to visit the place.
Written 25 September 2022
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Rob Nesbit
Warsaw, Poland3,086 contributions
an enjoyable few hours
Sep 2022
Not to be confused with the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, which is more about ancient Vietnamese history, this museum solely focuses on the history of this great city.....Ho Chi Minh City, from its earliest beginnings to the recent wars of independence.....

I preferred this museum to the more graphic war remnants museum, as I learnt more about Vietnam. I never knew how old this city was, thousands of years in various guises, and how it developed from an early portal city to the metropolis it is today.
I liked the focus on specific themes - trade, politics, money, city life, weddings, food - was very interesting. I especially liked the exhibit on money, as someone who collects old coins and money from around the world, I had a good look......but I'm not sure everyone would share my enthusiasm here!

The museum was not packed, and this made it all the more enjoyable as one could really take time to wander around without the hectic crowds you would see in the War Museum, where it can get very busy......this was much more relaxing, and the museum was well ventilated in the hot day with a nice breeze throughout the building.

Yes, this was an enjoyable few hours..........
Written 20 September 2022
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Ithaca
10 contributions
Insightful Experience
Aug 2022 • Friends
Go early if you want to avoid queues. Then look out for Hanoi Free tour guides. It's free and highly recommended . We had Ngat our tour guide who spoke English fluently. She was patient and shared insights to Uncle Ho. She made the whole experience great.
Written 20 August 2022
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Bhavesh P
Mumbai, India36 contributions
Very descriptive .
Jul 2022
when you read all the articles about the Vietnamese war and see all the pics on display something inside you would make you feel for all those people who suffered a lot by seeing their dear ones get killed cause of war and how they had to survive in those severe conditions . lastly you would see all the weapons used in the war. its worth a visit.
Written 1 August 2022
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Hoang Vo
Da Nang, Vietnam352 contributions
One of beautiful French building in Saigon
Mar 2021 • Friends
It only takes 30k vnd per person to enter here and more 20k if you bring camera. Many angles to shoot here. You can also explore the history of Saigon here with some ancient items.
Written 23 March 2021
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CarSteHolden
Manchester, UK391 contributions
Great Little Museum
May 2019
Nice little museum in a beautiful old building. Some interesting things to see. Easy to walk around as not very busy. Worth a visit. Takes about 1hr to see everything.
Written 2 April 2020
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Odessa74
Seoul, South Korea12 contributions
Disappointing for us avid history nerds
Feb 2020 • Friends
The old building is nice and there were couples there taking professional wedding photos. But the exhibits aren’t very informative, especially if you’ve visited other, better museums in Vietnam. In the mildly interesting category: There’s a creepy bunker from 1963. Plus it’s next to a Highlands coffee with good atmosphere.
Written 24 February 2020
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