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Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat)

66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hanoi, Vietnam
84 4 846 5081
Ranked #9 of 78 attractions in Hanoi
4.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: This museum was opened in 1966. Though in need of updating, some interesting artifacts are on display in its three floors organized chronologically.
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Cleveland, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The museum is in two buildings that offer two different flavors of art. The main building offers some amazing contemporary pieces mixed with historical paintings. I gained a greater understanding of the mood from each period. The other building contained modern art installations with some interactive exhibits. The basement of this building contained antiquities. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We walked from our hotel in the Old Quarter - so very accessible. The 'standing' collection is excellent, particularly the collection relating to Buddhism stretching back into antiquity. The Exhibition on 'River Life' showing when we were there was challenging - very 'modern' and gave us cause to think. More

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Hanoi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

wow, it is a must do in Hanoi, one of the best MUST DO in Hanoi and it is just empty since no hanoians are interested. More

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Nottingham
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Lovely building - loads to see from prehistoric to modern day art. Particularly loved the Buddha statues More

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Federal Way, Washington
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Some very nice displays of ancient, contemporary and political artwork in a quiet building in this loud and busy city. More

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

I like this Museum very much, it show me a lot of beautiful art. More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

A great museum in Hanoi, but it is concerning that you can touch the exhibits easily, showing a lack of respect for the exhibits, some of which are thousands of years old. Well worth a visit. More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Just across the road from the back end of the Temple of Literature. Some good art by Vietnmese artists including some good painting from the French and war periods and some very good sculpture - look out for the different depictions of the Buddha. More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

One has to visit the only Fine Arts Museum in a capital city. Like a number of similar museums in Vietnam the facility is housed in a large French colonial building that is magnificent, but in need of attention. The wide rooms, high ceilings and spacing make this building perfect for a museum and part of the experience is the... More

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Perth, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

See Vietnamese art history and how it has developed over the centuries.Sadly it is underfunded and this is demonstrated by the poor framing More

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