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Ho Chi Minh Museum

19 Ngoc Ha St | Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
84 4 846 3572
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As featured in 3 days in Hanoi
Ranked #32 of 67 attractions in Hanoi
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Existing in the same complex with "Uncle Ho's" mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum provides a comprehensive overview of his life and leadership for... more » Owner description: Existing in the same complex with "Uncle Ho's" mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum provides a comprehensive overview of his life and leadership for Vietnamese independence from the early 1940s until his death in 1979. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

What an experience. We went straight after the mausoleum closed and it was fully crowded and very loud. The displays are circular and a unique fusion of history and conceptual art. There is extremely little English on the displays so interpreting the exhibits was an interesting challenge. There were few Western Tourists which was somewhat surprising. I was quite fascinated... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Entrance fee is 25,000VND. The museum is about Uncle Ho’s contribution to Vietnam. I found this to be one of the more interesting museums. Plenty of abstract art that makes it visually interesting.

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Guangzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

You wil need at least 3-4 hours to tour this mammoth museum dedicated to the life, times, and struggles of the man they call "Uncle Ho", the liberator of Vietnamese people. Many authentic handwritten notes, photos, video archives for the history buff to understand what he meant and still means to the people of Vietnam. Food and gifts for sale... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

While Vietnam is very capitalist, they are still communists. I am an American now and have lived in the States for 25 years, but I was born in the USSR. Seeing Vietnam through their Communistic views is very educational and at times funny. They are very much about communism and still have a lot of respect for Ho Chi Minh... More

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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

More a building with a great story than a great museum. The central location makes it easy to spend time in this historic space - even if you're not inspired by the collection. Experience the best flight from Hanoi to ho chi minh. Cheap Vietnam flight is known as one of the best airline agency in Vietnam.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

This is worst excuse for a museum I have ever seen. Perhaps if they called it the 'Ho Chi Minh House of Random Mail and Poorly Labeled Nonsensical Displays' then you'd at least have a clue what they were going for when you walked in. There wasn't even a semblance of order, and at the most you'd get a one... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Conveniently located in the HCM compound where you will be able to visit the Mausoleum, Chua Mot Cot & Nha Bac Ho with the former Governer's Palace a stone throw away. By the way, if you exit the compound into Chua Mot Cot St, walking towards Dien Bien Phu St direction, one will see Malaysia Ambassador's residence... In fact, what... More

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Vercelli, Italy
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The architecture of this museum is perhaps the most interesting thing. Maybe my judgment is influenced by the fact that I had already visited several museums in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but in this museum there are the same photographs and thematic route is the same. And by the way, very uneven. Mixed with questionable concepts of modern... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013 via mobile

I didn't find this museum very engaging. I was in and out in quite a short time. If you've got time to spare, then it might be worth a visit, but I wouldn't make it top of your list if your time is limited.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi is a sign of struggle of Vietnamese people against a foreign aggression. It is also an abode of eternal repose, of a great national leader, a driving force behind the victory of Vietnamese peasants against a fascist regime. The mummy of uncle Ho rests in endless sleep here. Weaponry used by the Vietnamese people... More

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