Museum of Vietnamese History, Ho Chi Minh City

Name: Museum of Vietnamese History
Address: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Telephone: +84 8 3829 8146

#58 among attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

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Museum of Vietnamese History, Ho Chi Minh City

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The Museum of Vietnamese History is located at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Formerly known as the Musée Blanchard de la Brosse, built by Auguste Delaval in 1926, and The National Museum of Viet Nam in Sai Gon, it received its current name in 1979. It is a museum showcasing Vietnam's history with exhibits from all periods. It should not be confused with the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi. The topics covered by the exhibits include the following: ()

Local name: Bảo tàng Lịch sử Việt Nam Coordinates: 10°47'5"N, 106°42'29"E

Address

Quận 1 (Bến Nghé)Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Contact

+84 8 3829 8146

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Vietnamese History?

Nearby attractions include Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh City (8 min walk), Military Museum, Ho Chi Minh City (9 min walk), Cheonghaejin, Ho Chi Minh City (12 min walk), Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (15 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Vietnamese History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Vietnamese History:

Train

Ba Son (8 min walk)
Van Thanh Park (24 min walk)

Bus

Thảo Cầm Viên • Lines: 5 (11 min walk)
Đài truyền hình Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Bến Bạch Đằng • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal (21 min walk)