This museum is well woprth a look, with many Vietnam War historical remnants on view. Be aware that this place closes for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30 every day (how odd??). I was bemused by 'the rock' and 'the rake' that was used to capture a downed pilot of the 'puppet regime' at that time.....ah well, it is their take... more

have lived here for 5 years this time. 2 years in the early 90's. i wept on the first visit to the museum in 1989. (back then it was called 'The Museum Of American War Crimes'). locked myself in the bathroom and cried for an hour. since then i've learned alot. i was a war protester in the 60's and... more

I could not stomach the blatant lies. Very depressing place, Great for USA haters. more

This museum is within walking distance of many hotels and very close to the Reunification Palace. You need 1 to 2 hours to see it. We did not find this museum top be a propaganga tool. They stated facts and showed extreme suffering on both sides. First floor speaks to the tragic experiences of the Vienamese noting some truly heart-wrenching... more

This war museum is very interesting and there is lots to see. It is very informative, so well worth a visit but it is also devestatingly sad which means you leave with the thought that war never seems to actually achieve anything and there are far more casualties than you ever can imagine. more

A real fascinating view of the war from other side and not the normal western side. An eery place to visit, not like a normal tourist destination but shows you up close and personal about the attrocities of war. Real eye opener more

Ok so we all know the score - The US Army felt threatened for a change and so decided to launch an offensive on North Vietnam. Strictly following international law they went in took a few POW's and then planted their flag in Saigon liberating the whole of Vietnam in the process - Yee ha for the US of A....... more

Agree with previous reviewers on exhibits being a rather one-sided slice of history, but still should not be missed. War history buffs will enjoy the different tanks, planes and weapons exhibited. Pictures and videos in the main building show the tragedy inflicted on the Vietnamese by the American, French and Chinese soldiers. Propaganda or not, it is still very disturbing... more

A few people here insist that the museum shows both sides. That is patently false. Like everything else in Vietnam, it is a censored and highly regulated piece of propaganda. For example, one reviewer - from Minnesota - wrote that the Tiger cages were used against the Vietnamese by Americans. That is simply wrong. These instruments of torture were employed... more