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Formerly called Saigon, as well as "the pearl of the Far East," near the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh city has so many things to please tourists. Ho Chi Minh city mixes a trace of the past and modernity with many impressive high-rise buildings. Here is a list of Top 10 must-see Ho Chi Minh city museums during your stay.
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1. War Remnants Museum
As one of the must-see places in the region, this museum includes objects and documents, relics captured during the period of the two wars against the French and the Americans. Realistic reconstructions are displayed, and the museum exposes the atrocities of the war and the bravery of the Vietnamese. If you are interested in Vietnamese culture, you cannot miss this museum.
- Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: daily from 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM
- Price: 40,000 VND
- Website: baotangchungtichchientranh.vn
2. Ao Dai Museum
Located a 30-minute drive from the city centre, away from the hustle and bustle, this museum and its small green garden are the only ones dedicated to this traditional Vietnamese dress. The museum is a great place for people who enjoy calmness and nature. Arriving at the Ao Dai Museum, visitors can find out about the history, development and various patterns of the most famous traditional dress in Vietnam.
- Address: 206/19/30 Long Thuan, Long Phuoc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM daily
- Price: adult: VND 50,000 / child: VND 30,000
- Website: baotangaodai.com
3. Fito Museum (Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine)
This private museum has exhibits on 6 floors and features more than 4,000 items related to Vietnamese traditional medicine. It is possible to discover the process of making medicines, and to purchase them on site. This place with a relaxing atmosphere and the smell of plants also includes a library where research works will appeal to enthusiasts of traditional medicine of more traditional medicine. It is the first one dedicated to national medicine, whose founder is a pharmacist who has been researching and collecting items for years. The goal is to preserve and enhance traditions.
- Address: 41 Hoang Du Khuong, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
- Opening hours: daily from 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM
- Price: 180,000 VND/ adult and 90,000 VND/ child under 1 meter
- Website: fitomuseum.com.vn
4. Museum of Vietnamese History
This museum houses more than 25,000 books on Vietnamese research, history, and ethnography to immerse yourself in Vietnam's history from prehistory to the 20th century. The building was built in the style of ancient Indochinese architecture, with tiled roofs decorated with stylized dragons and phoenixes. A water puppet show, suitable for all ages, is also held daily.
- Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
- Opening hours: daily, except Mondays, from 08:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Price: 30,000 VND
- Website: baotanglichsutphcm.vn
5. Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Featuring neoclassical architecture with Ionic columns and Greek pediments, it illustrates the history of Ho Chi Minh City's development. In addition to the lives of the heroes of the Vietnamese people, it is a simple and peaceful place to visit in less than an hour.
- Address: 65 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
- Opening hours: daily from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Price: 30,000 VND
- Website: hcmc-museum.edu.vn
6. Ton Duc Thang Museum
With 5 galleries, this museum illustrates in different ways the life and career of Ton Duc Thang, also known as Uncle Ton, is a symbol of strength and unity and dedicated his life to revolution and service to the people.
- Address: 5 Ton Duc Thang, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening Hours: open daily, except Mondays, from 08:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Price: free
- Website: baotangtonducthang.vn
7. Southern Women's Museum
This object-rich museum shows the lives of women in South Vietnam during the war and aims to preserve good traditions for future generations. It highlights women's efforts for their freedom through 10 exhibition halls and also offers cultural activities among women, a place for exchange.
- Address: 200-202 Vo Thi Sau Road, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: daily from 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM
- Price: free
- Website: baotangphunu.com
8. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
It is one of the most architecturally beautiful museums in Saigon, consisting of 3 multi-story buildings built at the time by a French architect. It was the mansion of one of Saigon's wealthiest bourgeois, and then became a museum in 1991. The combination of Eastern and Western styles creates an elegance and harmony that will fascinate you. It is the most important art centre in the country and has over 21,000 artefacts.
This museum is suitable for those who love architecture and art, if you have time during your trip to Ho Chi Minh, half an hour or even an hour should be enough to visit it.
- Address: 97A, Pho Duc Chinh, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
- Opening hours: open daily from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Price: adult: 30,000 VND/ child: 15,000 VND
- Website: baotangmythuattphcm.com.vn
9. Quang San Art Museum
Hidden in a peaceful riverside alley in Thao Dien, Quang San Art Museum is one of the best places to discover Vietnamese fine art and contemporary exhibitions in Ho Chi Minh City. The museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions in a beautifully curated space surrounded by greenery. It is an ideal stop for travellers looking for a quieter and more artistic side of Saigon.
- Address: 189B/3 Nguyen Van Huong Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
- Price: 100,000 VND
- Website: quangsan.museum
10. Pho Museum
This newly opened museum is dedicated to Vietnam’s most iconic dish — pho. Through multimedia exhibits, historical stories and interactive experiences, visitors can discover how pho evolved from a humble street food into a globally loved Vietnamese symbol. It is a fun and modern museum suitable for both food lovers and families.
- Address: 211 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: daily from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM
- Website: phomuseum.com
Beyond the city’s famous landmarks and vibrant nightlife, Ho Chi Minh City’s museums offer travellers a chance to connect with the stories, culture and spirit of Vietnam in a deeper way. Whether you spend an hour exploring wartime history, admiring fine arts or discovering traditional culture, each museum visit adds a meaningful layer to your journey. So if you are visiting Saigon, don’t just see the city, take the time to understand it through its museums.
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