Hanoi Museum: One of the GREATEST architectural works in Vietnam’s capital

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The Museum of Hanoi – one of the best museums in this city (Source: Collected)

For culture lovers, a museum is a must-see place when they visit any city. Vietnam’s capital city is home to many museums and Hanoi Museum is an outstanding one among them. Offering a closer look at the long-lasting culture and history of the city, this museum is undoubtedly a worth-visiting destination for your Hanoi travel journey.

1. Where is Hanoi Museum? How to get there?

1.1. About the Museum of Hanoi

Hanoi Museum is one of the projects to celebrate the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi. The construction of the museum started on May 19, 2008. It was inaugurated on October 6, 2010, covering a total area of more than 54,000 square meters.

Hanoi Museum showcases thousands of documents and artifacts about Hanoi’s culture and history (Source: Collected)

Currently, Hanoi Museum is home to more than 70,000 documents and artifacts representing thousands of years of history. Many of them are of very high value, such as the collection of bronze drums, the collection of jade and ivory artifacts, and the collection of artifacts during the 20th-century resistance war.

The exhibits in Hanoi Museum have 7 themes and 33 sub-themes that showcase the city through its important phases in history.

1.2. Hanoi Museum address

Hanoi Museum on the map (Source: Collected)

Hanoi Museum is situated on Pham Hung Street, Me Tri Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. It is easy to be reached either by public or private means of transportation. If you go by motorbike, get to Pham Hung – Khuat Duy Tien Intersection. Hanoi Museum is just some hundreds of meters away from this point. If you go by bus, you can take bus routes no. 35A, 39, 50, and 60A. They all have stops near the museum. 

2. Essential information for visiting Hanoi Museum

• Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM, from Tuesday to Sunday
• Ticket fee: 
  • Children under 6 years old: Free
  • Children from 6 to 16 years old: 10,000 VND/person
  • Students: 15,000 VND/person
  • Adults: 30,000 VND/person
• Tour guide fee: 150,000 VND
• Parking fee: 5,000 VND/motorbike

Hanoi Museum by night (Source: Collected)

3. The unique architectural features of Hanoi Museum

Among the long list of Hanoi museums, this place impresses visitors with its unique architectural style. Entering the museum’s grounds, you will be greeted by displays detailing Hanoi’s history as well as replicas of traditional Vietnamese villages. 

The museum is a square building with a circular atrium in the middle. The building resembles an inverted pyramid, with terraces that extend farther outward. As a result, the higher floors cast shadows on the one below, and the inside exhibits are shielded from sunlight as well. 

The museum is shaped like an inverted pyramid (Source: Collected)

With this design, visitors in the museum will feel like they are hovering above the landscape when they look out. A spiral ramp allows visitors to access the higher floors. It also offers a view into the hall and exhibits. 

The first to third floors are used for exhibition, while the fourth floor has offices, a library, meeting rooms, and research areas.

With its state-of-the-art design, it is no exaggeration to say that Hanoi Museum is the best museum in Hanoi in terms of architecture.

4. What should you note when going to Hanoi Museum?

4.1. Do’s

• Dress appropriately, avoid revealing clothes
• Mind your personal belongings
• Fully charge your phone and camera in advance to take photos
• Prepare some change in advance to buy drinks at vending machines
• Book a tour guide so they will provide you with the essential information of the exhibits here
• Read a Hanoi Museum review in advance to see the advice from experienced visitors

This museum has many attractive spots for photoholics (Source: Collected)

4.2. Don’ts

• Make loud noises
• Litter
• Take photos or film in restricted areas
• Climb trees, break branches, pick flowers, or step on grass
• Bring weapons, explosives, or flammable substances into the museum

Besides Hanoi Museum, Hanoi has many other appealing tourist attractions to see, such as Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Old Quarter, Tran Quoc Pagoda, etc. If you are keen on exploring the rich culture and history of this city, do not miss out on any of them! 

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Vinpearl Aquarium and VinKE in Hanoi

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Showing the history and development of the city throughout thousands of years, Hanoi Museum is an ideal place for travelers to learn more about the charming beauty of Vietnam’s capital city. Hopefully, this article will help you better prepare for your upcoming museum visit!

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