If you want to explore exhibits and artifacts in Vietnam, you should definitely go to the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city. This is a place that displays the city's rich history and heritage in the past next to a rich history, vibrant culture and delicious cuisine. In this guide, we will learn more about the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. 

Ho Chi Minh History Museum

• Address: 02 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Sai Gon Ward ( Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city before ).
• Entrance fee: 30.000 VND
• Opening hours: Morning: 8:00 - 11:30 - Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00

The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city is one of the famous museums in Saigon, situated in the heart of the city, close to Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Independence Palace. The museum was built with its unique architecture and historical treasures, taking travelers back in time to learn more about the development journey of the city. 

History Museum Of Ho Chi Minh City

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History of Ho Chi Minh History Museum

The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city was established in 1929 with the officially named as the "Musee Blanchard de La Brosse'' after the French historian and archaeologist Etienne Blanchard de La Brosse. He was the earliest curator of the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. 

Ho Chi Minh History Museum is the first museum in the south of Vietnam. Today, the museum displays a variety of artifacts and exhibits about the history of the city and some provinces surrounding it from the Nguyen dynasty, French colonial period, and the war years in the XX century.

Tourist enjoys cultural activity while smiling under the sunshine at History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city

 Ho Chi Minh city spans many renovations and expansions, creating its distinct feature without several museums. 

To attract many visitors coming here, each year, the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City holds many exhibitions, hosts cultural events, workshops, and lectures,... So, this place becomes one of the important cultural hubs in Saigon. 

What to do in the History Museum Of Ho Chi Minh? 

Saigon History Museum is an interesting experience for tourists. Through exhibits and artifacts on display, you will understand Vietnamese culture. 

Discover architecture in the museum

Ho Chi Minh city history museum was constructed in the style of French architecture with intricate designs and meticulous carvings. 

The outside of the museum is combined between elegant and striking, colonial and classical styles. The highlight point is tall columns and elegant arches, creating a beautiful construction. 

Surrounded by its red brick and the greenery of the park with two large columns and a grand staircase in the entrance to the museum. Tourists will have a glimpse of the beauty museum inside. 

Peaceful temple honoring ancient kings under the bright sun.

Strolling around the museum, you can see the large garden, bringing its peaceful and serene environment. You have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of tropical plants and trees. 

With its elegant design and intricate details, the History museum of Ho Chi Minh helps you to understand the past of the city and provide visitors with a unique and unforgettable moment. 

 Learn more about Vietnamese history via the exhibition

The museum has a series of unique exhibitions with various topics like history, culture and heritage in the city. From artifacts and items on showcases such as traditional clothing, pottery, and textiles, you can admire and know more about Vietnamese culture. 

Students exploring history through photos displayed at school exhibition

Discover Vietnamese culture through exhibits

Ho Chi Minh museum history showcases Vietnamese history from Stone Age to French colonical period. You get to clockwise through the bulding with the periods stage from Hung Kings, The fight for Independence, Ly Dynasty, Tran Dynasty, Le Dynasty, Tay Son Dynasty, Nguyen Dynasty. 

Visitors observe historical photos displayed inside the history museum

Besides, the museum displays some articraft and items about the southern area of Vietnam such as Oc-Eo culture, Mekong Delta ancient culture, Cham art, Ben Nghe Saigon art, Vietnamese ethnic minorities, ancient pottery of various Asian countries.

Ancient royal artifacts displayed beautifully inside the historical museum.

The Museum History of Ho Chi Minh presents a clear Vietnamese history with a collection of Cham sculpture and the best collection of anciet ceramics in Vietnam. 

Espessically, this place displayed the cannons from the 14 century onward and some clothing and housewares is such as photographs, costumes, and household implements in Nguyen Dynasty (1700-1945). 

Explore a Mummy Xom Cai in museum 

Visiting the Ho Chi Minh history museum, you can see the mummified remains of Nguyễn Thị Hiệu, a relative of Gia Long. In 1994, the area of Xom Cai, district 5 was renovated, her body was discovered with several gold and jewelry surrounding it. 

As for the researchers, she passed away at 60 years old and had a meticulous  burial. The ancient people used embalming fluid and bright red paint to protect her body away from  a waterproof sealant and not decomposition. Today, the mummy was displayed in a closed room at the museum. 

How to get to History Museum of Ho Chi Minh

History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city is about 2,3km from the City People's Committee, near to Indenpended Palace, Pink Church... You can easily approach this place by many ways such as motorbike, car, bus...

The bus is a cheapest option. Many bus routes passing through Ho Chi Minh  City Museum of History such as Ben Thanh – Mien Tay Bus Station, Ben Thanh – Cho Lon, Ben Thanh – Mien Dong Bus Station,  Ben Thanh – 23/9 Park, Ben Thanh – An Suong Bus Station. After that, you stop on 02 Nguyen Binh Khiem street. 

Besides, you can combine many attractions in the city to visit by booking a Saigon city tour by private car from Vietnam Trust Car Rental. We will pick up at a hotel/homestay or Phu My Port to explore several places in Ho Chi Minh.

The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh city offers an interesting experience Ho Chi Minh City, exploring some  surrounding places. You will have a glimpse into the city's cultural heritage by booking a private car with a driver.