War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh City, one of the most famous history museums in Vietnam. If you want to know more about the Vietnam War, Saigon War Remnants Museum  is the place you cannot ignore. Many visitors, especially those from the West, have traveled to the museum to find out about how Vietnam could win a resounding victory over the US and the aftermath.

Location of War Remnants Museum Vietnam

The War Remnants Museum is located at 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, close to the city center and other tourist attractions of Saigon. It takes 5 minutes to walk from the Independence Palace and about 10 minutes from Notre Dame Cathedral or Saigon Central Post Office.

What’s inside War Remnants Museum?

The War Remnants Museum has outdoor exhibitions and a main 3-storey exhibition building with a total floor area of 4,522 square meters. The museum currently holds 20,000 documents, artifacts, and films. The museum has partially exposed the brutal truth about the Vietnam War and its long-lasting traumatic consequences. Some materials can be disturbing, which is why you should carefully consider when bringing your children to visit.

Gallery of major  Military Campaigns

Tourists coming to this exhibition hall will be able to access many items, images and documents about major military campaigns. In addition, visitors can also find many 3D models and maps of the military campaign, making it easier for you to visualize and better understand those important events.

Furthermore, this place also displays many models of artillery and armored tanks to help tourists really experience the feeling of living on the battlefield.

Gallery of civilian life during the war

This special gallery faithfully depicts the lives of Vietnamese residents during the arduous war period through many photographs, documents and items. The gallery helps visitors understand more about the hardship of people in the past. In addition, visitors will have access to many extremely special items such as hand fans, raincoats, bags, lunch boxes, and other tools that people use to protect their lives in  the most difficult times.

Gallery of  Documents and Remnants of War

In this gallery, tourists can easily find remnants, documents and items used in the war such as guns, ammunition, helmets, military boots and other equipment. In addition, the room also displays a number of detailed war maps, providing a specific perspective on the campaigns and military activities of the parties in the war.

When visiting here, you will be provided with a comprehensive view of the war and its influence on the lives of the people. With existing documents and evidence, you can understand more about the efforts, sacrifices and indomitable spirit of the soldiers and people in the arduous and dangerous war.

Opening hours and entrance fee of Saigon War Remnants Museum

  • Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 6 PM

The museum opens daily and year-round, even on Vietnamese holidays.

  • Entrance fee:

+ For adults: VND 40,000/person

+ For children under 6: Free

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