Ho Chi Minh Museum
Ho Chi Minh Museum
3.5
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
About
Wellcome to Ho Chi Minh Museum! President Ho Chi Minh - Vietnamese hero of national liberation and great man of culture. After he passed away on September 2nd 1969, in compliance with the Vietnamese people’s aspiration, the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Politburo decided to build the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. After 20 years of preparing and building, the Ho Chi Minh Museum was inaugurated on September 2nd 1990, on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the President. Ho Chi Minh Museum has more than 170,000 decuments, objects and films about President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolutionary work. They are invaluable assets of the Vietnamese people in educating patriotism, studying and following Ho Chi Minh’s thought and moral quallties; and encouraging the Vietnamese generations to succeed failthfully and excellently his great revolutionary work.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Ho Chi Minh Museum
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
3,536 within 3 miles
Attractions
227 within 6 miles
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
3.5
1,238 reviews
Excellent
375
Very good
349
Average
306
Poor
146
Terrible
62
Nicolas T
8 contributions
Jan 2020
The museum has a very vast exhibition but unfortunately it is not presented in a way that can be easely followed and understood. I left the museum withouth knowing much about HCM. I would definitely come back with a guide or having done my own research about HCM’s life beforehand.
Written January 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Jan 2020
Built in 1990, "Ho Chi Minh Museum" is part of the "Ho Chi Minh Complex" around "Ba Dinh Square" in Hanoi's "Old Quarter". It praises the memory of Vietnam's first President and National Hero, Ho Chi Minh (*May 9, 1890 +September 2, 1969). Inside, eight chronological exhibitions cover different parts of his life and memorabilia. Before going, please check carefully its visiting hours and dress properly. Entry fees almost inexpensive. Combine your visit with other nearby attractions. Enjoy!
Written November 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
AdventurRoo
World202 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We wanted to see this museum in order to learn about Ho Chi Minh and the past of Vietnam in general. However, it felt more like a giant Art Gallery where we didn't even understand what the art is supposed to tell us. Then there is barely any signs to explain anything. We weren't even there for one hour, maybe 30 min max. Luckily we only paid little to get but it felt like a huge waste of time.
Written January 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Gemma H
Manchester, UK87 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
It is supposed to be that tourists have to pay and Vietnamese people get in for free, however they only enforce this by how you look. If you look asian you get in for free but if you don't you get pulled aside to pay, which felt a little uncomfortable because we were the only people pulled aside.
Inside, a few exhibitions had no translations from Vietnamese which was very disappointing. The ones with translations didn't have any context, for example there was a writing desk that belonged to a family, but with no explanation as to who that family was you couldn't understand its relevance.
There must have been 1000 primary school children in there, with so much screaming around the entire museum.
I wouldn't recommend this place.
Inside, a few exhibitions had no translations from Vietnamese which was very disappointing. The ones with translations didn't have any context, for example there was a writing desk that belonged to a family, but with no explanation as to who that family was you couldn't understand its relevance.
There must have been 1000 primary school children in there, with so much screaming around the entire museum.
I wouldn't recommend this place.
Written February 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Carlo
Tokyo, Japan6 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
I had the chance to visit the museum with the free guided tour offered by the museum. Doris was my guide, her English is very good and she's very knowledgeable about many aspects of Ho Chi Minh's life and history and many things related to the vietnamese culture that i didn't know. I absolutely recommend to visit and have the similar experience because it makes the experience much richer and valuable than just going there by yourself.
Written September 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Diane M
Scottish Highlands, UK8 contributions
Sep 2022
My husband and I visited this museum on 15/09/2022 and Elina was our volunteer guide. Elina, who is only 17 years, has an excellent command of the English language and explained the history of Ho Chi Minh to us in great detail. We enjoyed our visit immensely and would highly recommend visiting this museum.
Written October 1, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tina H
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Our tour guide was Tham Nguyen with Hanoi Free private tour guide club. She was a delight to have as our guide. Tham was very knowledgeable & enthusiastic giving us a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Vietnam & Vietnamese people. I am very pleased & highly recommend Tham!
Written August 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Feenixwest
Fort Collins, CO1,477 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A building meant to impress should have been an art museum for all the swirly design cases and massive exterior. The designers would have benefitted from reviewing successful museums worldwide as foreigners are some of their audience besides Vietnamese people going to learn about Ho Chi Minh and pay tribute. There’s videos but they’re on screens hanging from the ceiling in major thoroughfares. I didn’t crane my neck to watch long as I was afraid I was impeding traffic. There were too many displays with nothing but single spaced letters and other documents—impossible to read in their entirety. They would be more appropriate in a dedicated library. Interesting historical pictures were encased in a number of book-like displays that a person had to page through, that is if someone else wasn’t already turn the pages, one person at a time. While I wanted to know more about Ho Chi Minh’s childhood, education, positive and negative life experiences that informed his life, and how he rose to leadership, none of that was there. There just seemed to be no context. One only has to sit and people-watch for a moment to see that the vast majority of people, foreigners and Vietnamese walk through this museum fairly quickly. I felt I wasted a half day in transit and at this museum. I’ve included pictures of some of the swirly exhibits.
Written February 6, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you!
Written February 9, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
N21dx
Singapore, Singapore194 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a must go museum, if you want to understand more about Ho Chi Minh.
A lot of good exhibits. We did not get any tour guides, all the exhibits have English translations. The ticket price is just 40.000 VND. You can just take your time and walk around and understand the story behind the exhibits.
A lot of good exhibits. We did not get any tour guides, all the exhibits have English translations. The ticket price is just 40.000 VND. You can just take your time and walk around and understand the story behind the exhibits.
Written December 31, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
vanessa h
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Tham Nguyen gave me and my mom a free guided tour in English upon our arrival. She was so sweet and gave a lot of information about everything in the museum. I highly recommend coming here and having Tham as a guide! She’s lovely!
Written August 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Eugene L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
Is this open Monday morning or not? I see different information on different websites. Some say it is open Monday morning (not afternoon), others say it is closed on Mondays. I know the mausoleum is closed on Mondays.
Ha V
1 contribution
Ho Chi Minh museum closes at Monday and Friday afternoon. Welcome to the museum!
MeiMeil39
Poligny, France20 contributions
Bonjour, il y a t il une visite du musée proposée en français?
merci
Ho Chi Minh Museum (Hanoi) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Ho Chi Minh Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tue - Thu 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Sat - Sun 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- We recommend booking Ho Chi Minh Museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 15 Ho Chi Minh Museum tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Ho Chi Minh Museum:
- Hanoi city tour and water puppet show (From $40.00)
- Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Classic Package (From $16.00)
- 3 days Ho Chi Minh Cu Chi Tunnel Cao Dai Temple My Tho Ben Tre Can Tho (From $178.21)
- Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Family Classic Package (From $45.00)
- Heart of Hanoi in one day. All the best highlights of Ha Noi (From $43.59)
- Hotels near Ho Chi Minh Museum:
- (0.12 mi) Cong Binh Hotel
- (0.12 mi) City Center & Good Security Home
- (0.14 mi) Huong Giang Hotel
- (0.14 mi) A25 Hotel - Đội Cấn 2
- (0.20 mi) Tu House Homestay
- Restaurants near Ho Chi Minh Museum:
- (0.08 mi) Twenty Coffee
- (0.11 mi) Sóng Sánh Café
- (0.11 mi) Banh Cuon Ga Tan
- (0.13 mi) Beard Papa's
- (0.13 mi) Tree Cafe