Audio Guide of the Vietnam History Museum

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:00 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays. It is located in District 1, next to the Botanical Garden. You can get there by taxi or bus (routes 04, 30, 54). More details on the official website.

General admission is 40,000 VND (approx. 1.70 USD). Children under 6 enter free. Currently, only cash payments (VND) are accepted. On Wednesdays there are special discounts for Vietnamese students.

We recommend allowing between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. The museum has 2 buildings with 18 thematic galleries covering prehistory through 1945. It is best to start early to avoid tour groups.

It is the oldest museum in southern Vietnam (founded in 1929). It houses the country’s finest collection on pre-Óc Eo cultures and treasures from the Nguyễn dynasty, including objects declared UNESCO World Heritage.

From December to April (dry season), avoiding humidity and rain. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are less crowded. Weekends usually have more local visitors.

Yes, the main building has ramps and elevators. Free wheelchairs are available with prior reservation by phone at +84 28 3829 8146. Accessible restrooms are on the ground floor.

Right in front of the museum is the Zoo and Botanical Garden (saigonzoo.net). A 10-minute walk away are the Hùng Kings Temple (a historic monument) and Ben Thanh Market (ben-thanh-market.com).

1) Bring cash in VND 2) Wear light clothing (there is no air conditioning) 3) Hire an English-speaking guide for 200,000 VND/hour 4) Do not use flash photography in the textile galleries 5) Visit Gallery 16 first (Cham treasures).