Museum of Vietnam History, Ho Chi Minh City

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Museum of Vietnam History (address: 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm) is a place located in Ho Chi Minh City (Hồ Chí Minh city) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 36 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 10°47'16"N latitude and 106°42'18"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Vietnam History is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Thảo Cầm Viên (bus, 4 min walk), Ba Son (train, 13 min walk), Bến Bạch Đằng (ferry, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (zoo, 2 min walk), Military Museum (museum, 3 min walk), Museum of Vietnamese History (museum, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 10°47'16"N, 106°42'18"E

Address

2 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmQuận 1 (Bến Nghé)Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Contact

+84 28 3829 8146

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Vietnam History open?

Museum of Vietnam History is open:

Monday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Vietnam History?

Nearby attractions include Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh City (2 min walk), Military Museum, Ho Chi Minh City (3 min walk), Museum of Vietnamese History, Ho Chi Minh City (8 min walk), Saigon Square, Ho Chi Minh City (12 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Museum of Vietnam History:

Bus

Thảo Cầm Viên • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Đài truyền hình Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Train

Ba Son (13 min walk)
Van Thanh Park (23 min walk)

Ferry

Bến Bạch Đằng • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)
Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal (26 min walk)