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One of the city’s more important museums, the Museum of Vietnamese History is a good place visitors interested in history should head to.
Located just beside Saigon Zoo, it is not difficult to find this place once you see the zoo. Another good landmark is PetroVietnam Tower.
The museum showcases Vietnam’s history, right from the beginning. It is separated into different periods of Vietnam’s history, with the prehistoric period the very first part of the museum. It is interesting to find artefacts that are tens of thousands of years old, lying there in the museum. It is amazing to realise how far humans have advanced, since prehistoric times up till the 21st century.
Located just beside Saigon Zoo, it is not difficult to find this place once you see the zoo. Another good landmark is PetroVietnam Tower.
The museum showcases Vietnam’s history, right from the beginning. It is separated into different periods of Vietnam’s history, with the prehistoric period the very first part of the museum. It is interesting to find artefacts that are tens of thousands of years old, lying there in the museum. It is amazing to realise how far humans have advanced, since prehistoric times up till the 21st century.
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As you walk across the different sections, you will find more information about the different dynasties that were present in Vietnam, with Chinese and Japanese influences evident here. You will find artefacts on Oc Eo, Dinh, Le, and the Nguyen dynasties, and it is quite fascinating to imagine just what those relics have seen through time.
Besides these historical findings, you will also get to see some cultural aspects of Vietnam. Find out some traditional clothing that ethnic groups wear, and the types of equipment locals used to conduct agricultural activities. Another impressive information is the fact that there are some 54 different ethnic groups in the country. While the vast majority of the country consists of Viets (85%), there are also many small groups that number less than 500 each. Nevertheless, each group is a crucial part of the country, making Vietnam, Vietnam.
This museum really contains a wealth of information, and you will surely learn a lot by spending a few hours here!
Besides these historical findings, you will also get to see some cultural aspects of Vietnam. Find out some traditional clothing that ethnic groups wear, and the types of equipment locals used to conduct agricultural activities. Another impressive information is the fact that there are some 54 different ethnic groups in the country. While the vast majority of the country consists of Viets (85%), there are also many small groups that number less than 500 each. Nevertheless, each group is a crucial part of the country, making Vietnam, Vietnam.
This museum really contains a wealth of information, and you will surely learn a lot by spending a few hours here!
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Address: 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh City
Opening hours: 8am to 11.30am; 1.30pm to 5pm daily
Cost: 30,000 VND
Opening hours: 8am to 11.30am; 1.30pm to 5pm daily
Cost: 30,000 VND