THE 10 BEST Ho Chi Minh City Museums
Museums in Ho Chi Minh City
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What travelers are saying
- Ellen28New York City, NY1,159 contributionsIf you’re only going to do one thing in the city, this is it. A hard couple of hours and you will likely shed a couple years, but it’s an important documentation from the Vietnamese perspective.Written October 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mrc282World9,286 contributionsthere are 4 floors of exhibits, which covers the type of medicines common in east asian culture, as well as the tools used to prepare them
visit begins with a 15 min video, and ends with a complimentary herbal drink.
entry fee is 180000 vnd.Written December 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Coyote-TravelerzJacksonville, FL2,675 contributionsThe museum is small but packed with many great pieces. If you want to learn about Vietnam’s history this museum is a very good starting point.
Pay special attention to the Champa and Buddhist statues.Written June 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ONomadeSingapore, Singapore44 contributionsIt is one of the most interesting - and most beautiful - places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City. The museum hosts an impressive collection of Vietnamese art, much of it by women, and there is true originality in many of the pieces.
The French style architecture of the building is adding to the charm - walking around it on a rainy afternoon had a certain surreal feeling of past times to it. I recommend starting from the top floor and walking downstairs. It’s a 2-3h visit, which you can combine with a walk down the Antique street (although the galleries near the Opera House are much more interesting); and, indeed, an evening at the Opera House.Written August 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kenneth C1 contributionAn amazing gallery in HCMC showcasing Réhahn’s work. The gallery director, Châu, was very knowledgeable and helpful in providing me additional insight into the artist’s work. Would recommend!Written September 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WCOBPaekakariki, New Zealand647 contributionsThe museum housed in neoclassical building offers a good history of HCM through old city maps and displays. It was pretty quiet when I visited which was nice. Outside in the gardens are military hardware used during the war.Written September 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Royce DanielsMiami, FL2 contributionsThe gallery is beautifully laid out with a clean, modern aesthetic that makes it easy to enjoy the artwork. They also have fantastic customer service. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. They offered to arrange international shipping for a piece I loved, and the care they put into the packaging made me feel confident it would arrive safely. 10/10 would come back in the future.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EmmaToender, Denmark20 contributionsWe did the Silver Jewelry workshop today and it was really great and very fun to try! Very nice staff, an unique experience and very good price!Written February 13, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lilian19904 contributionsThe only shop in HCM you will need to visit to buy artwork. Price was reasonable and a great selection.
Also the owner Minh was not pushy and always had a smile on his face. I came here to get a portrait of our dog made but ended buying Ming’s other art piece. Took all my will to not buy more.
Thankfully Minh can ship overseas so will take that into consideration when I need artwork in my new home. Thanks Minh :)Written June 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Theresa VPerth, Australia157 contributionsVery interesting, good collection of artefacts to give insight in their history.
Understand why there is no air conditioning, but was very uncomfortable. Daughter could not stay inside.Written April 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia21,381 contributionsOn a very hot day we took the opportunity to venture into this well presented gallery, the local art is simply stunning, the staff new there stuff and explained the origins of the pieces. Definitely worth a visit.Written October 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lorraine m23 contributionsI am so glad I was able to visit this wonderful gallery. It is not big but an amazing and well appointed space for the display of exciting works by Vietnamese artists.Written June 24, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- psp747Fremont, CA65 contributionsThe outstanding Women’s Museum in Hanoi left a lasting impression on me. So I had high expectations for this museum in Ho Chi Minh City, but I was quite underwhelmed with this one.
Part of the reason is that it appears to be under renovation, and only part of the first floor is open to the public.
And that probably reflects the ticket price – – free.
If you get a chance to tour the Women’s Museum in Hanoi, don’t pass it up!Written November 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mrc282World9,286 contributionsyou can observe some ao dai exhibits on bitexco financial tower observation deck
but if you would like to see the full display in a countryside setting, then ao dai museum is the place to go. it is about 60 min outside of hcmc, or 250,000-300,000 VND by Grab ride. it will be much cheaper to come by bus but it will take 90 min or more for the ride.
proper visit on site will take about 60-90 min.
entry fee is 50,000 VNDWritten January 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - utkan ulucayIstanbul, Türkiye514 contributionsIn the pedestrian street, not the museum but the exhibition. I have seen a real podium first time in my life. It was exciting. Numbered chairs, live music, decorative walls, costumes around... I was alone in the hall and could not stop myself pretending as if I am the fashion model!Written August 11, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
