Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a famous museum of Vietnamese ethnic minorities that tells their traditions and lifestyles through displayed artifacts. This place is the most popular destination to attract many tourists to explore and visit. 

Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology Overview

• Location: Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
• Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM 
• Entrance fee: 40.000đ/pax

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is located on Nguyen Van Huyen street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi city. The museum offers information of 54 ethnic groups as a research center and a public museum. 

The museum was established in 1997 with the purpose of carrying out research, collecting documents, exhibits, and to introduce people about the culture and history of the country's 54 ethnic groups.

Sketch of a communal house of an ethnic minority

Besides, there are 10 folk works in an architecture garden reflecting different types of many ethnic groups with diverse cultures. 

The museum wants to introduce culture to the international community, big contribute to the presence of Vietnam around the globe. 

Highlight architecture of Museum of Ethnology

 The architecture of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology consists of three mains. Each area has different aspects of culture in Vietnam with unique characteristics.

Trong Dong Building ( Bronze Drum Building) 

This building is a place that holds exhibitions. Trong Dong building was inspired from the circular shape of Trong Dong Dong Son. 

The building was designed by architect Ha Duc Linh, who is Tay people. He grew up with the ancient Dong Son culture. So, he wants this culture into the construction of the Trong Dong building.

Trong Dong Building has a total area of 200m2 with 2 floors. Tourists have the opportunity to see various artifacts of all 54 ethnic minorities. 

Canh Dieu Building ( Kite Building) 

Canh Dieu building features 4 floors with the unique architecture about the image of kite. The first, second and third floor open to the public and the fourth floor which is designed for artifact restoration and conservation. 

Coming to Canh Dieu building, visitors can visit the cinema, multimedia room next to exhibitions of foreign cultures. 

Kien Truc Garden 

The final of garden, you will see 10 different traditional buildings of ethnic groups such as iet, Cham, Bahnar, Ede, Giarai, Cotu, Tay, Yao, Hmong, and Hanhi. 

You can admire the architectural styles of several buildings and an artificial stream. Walking along the stream, leading to a water puppet performance stage. 

Exhibitions in the Ethnology Museum

The museum of Ethnology has a collection with more than 3000 artifacts with various topics. The exhibition was held at the museum's main building to introduce the cultural quintessence of 54 ethnic groups by video. According attractive displays, you can see traditional costumes, rituals, musical instruments... 

Images of ethnic minority community activities

On the outside, you can see the exhibit to display house artifacts of ethnic minorities.

You can enjoy a temporary exhibition to get into specific aspects of Vietnamese culture and find Southeast Asian countries. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. 

Food Fair at the Museum of Ethnology

What to do in the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology?

Learn more about culture of ethnic groups

You should go to the multimedia room to experience cultural artifacts. Admire the scenery of Vietnam’s ethnic landscapes in a room with a capacity of 70 people. 

Items on display in the museum

You can see the remote villages and old ceremonies through these films. Besides, the museum will offer colorful picture books to published studies. 

Visitors can enjoy trying folk music and traditional musical instruments, admire the live music performances and handicraft demonstrations. 

Enjoy the meal at Truc Lam Restaurant and Cafe

You can enjoy a cup of coffee or dinner at Truc Lam Restaurant and Cafe after visiting the museum. 

Visitors can enjoy the party of traditional Vietnamese flavors. The space of the restaurant is designed with traditional ethnic elements. In addition, you can see some ceramic products, precious gems, and minerals displayed in the exhibition zone.

Buy gifts at Truc Lam Handmade

Don't forget to buy souvenirs for families, friends at Truc Lam Handmade. You can choose the wooden puppets, postcards or brocade products. Alongside the entrance of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology., there are many souvenir shops around. 

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology provides a journey through these aspects of Vietnam 54 ethnic community, find learn more about culture and history. If you are interested in these topic, don't forget visiting Museum of Ethnology Hanoi.

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