The National Museum of Vietnamese History (Vietnamese: Viện Bảo tàng Lịch sử Việt Nam) is located in the Hoan Kiem district of Ha Noi, Viet Nam

History

The building used to be the museum of the Far East Research Institute under French colonial rule.

Today, it is a museum showcasing Vietnam's history with very large displays covering every period. It is housed in a colonial French building which was completed in 1932. The building, designed by the architect Emesest Hebrard, is considered a successful blend of French colonial and traditional Vietnamese architecture, called Indochina architecture. Hebrard created double walls and balconies for a natural ventilation system and protection from sunshine.

Besides, tourists can find picture books about Vietnam, antiques, traditional handicrafts in the gallery or souvenir shop located within the museum's precinct.

Any tourist who is interested in the eventful four-thousand-year history of Vietnam should not miss out on.

More information about the museum can be found on the Vietnamese History Museum

Address: No.1 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
Opening hours: everyday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (except for public holiday)