Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts: A HOT place to take gorgeous photos

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art is a recommended art museum in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: Collected)

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most famous museums in Ho Chi Minh City, a favorite spot of artists who love cultural and art history. This article will provide all the necessary information for newcomers to have the best experience at the museum.

1. History of Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

• Address: No. 97A, Pho Duc Chinh Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most prominent Vietnam fine arts museums. Thanks to spacious display areas, priceless artifacts, unique architecture, and a prime location in the heart of Saigon, this museum attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year.

As its name suggests, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Arts is an ideal destination for art lovers. Visiting the museum, tourists can find more than 21,000 exhibits that date from ancient to modern times, including valuable collections, national treasures, and unique Vietnamese and international works.

Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum was designed by a France architect in 1929 and finished in 1930. After nearly 100 years, the museum still appears classy and outstanding.

The museum is an attractive destination for both tourists and locals (Source: Collected)

2. Explore the architecture of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum

In an area of 3,514 square meters, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts consists of three buildings:

2.1. Building 1

Building 1 is the largest and also the main exhibition area of Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. The building has charming decorative details, eye-catching colors, and signature Art-Deco styles. 

Here, there is an arched entrance door. The glass windows are filled with colorful patterns typical of European architecture. Meanwhile, the roof represents Asian architectural features with its red tile and carp reliefs.

A wooden elevator is a unique highlight of Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, although this elevator is no longer in operation. The museum also features beautiful floor tiles with retro patterns.

The front of Building 1 (Source: Collected)

2.2. Building 2

In Building 2, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts regularly organizes Vietnamese and international exhibitions. Although smaller, this building has the typical Indochine architectural style that dates to the 19th century. Here, visitors will be impressed by four large pillars, green wooden windows, arched doors, and winding stairs.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art features both retro Eastern and Western architectural features (Source: Collected)

2.3. Building 3

Building 3 is a small work deep in Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. Here, tourists can see many classical French architectural features, such as a spacious patio, iron balcony, and expansive side paths. Vietnamese traditional decorations can also be found here, which creates a perfect blended artistic vibe. 

3. The full guide for visitors to Museum of Fine Arts in Ho Chi Minh City

3.1. Opening hours and entrance fee of the museum

• Opening hours: 8 am – 5 pm daily
• Ticket price (for reference only):
  • Adult: 30,000 VND
  • Children: 15,000 VND

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year (Source: Collected)

3.2. Regulations of the museum

Visiting the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art, tourists should note the following:

• Choose a modest non-revealing outfit
• Park at the designated parking areas of the museum
• Do not carry weapons, toxins, explosives, and flammable substances into the museum
• Leave your backpacks in the lockers
• Take care of your valuable possessions and money
• Do not smoke in the museum
• Do not eat or drink in the exhibition areas
• Do not touch the artifacts or sit on the windowsills
• Do not litter
• Refrain from making loud noises

3.3. The best way to visit the museum

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts has a very convenient location in the city center. It is easy to get to this place by both personal and public means of transportation.

• Personal vehicles: You can follow the route Ho Chi Minh City Notre-Dame Cathedral – Le Duan Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Nguyen Thai Binh Street – Pho Duc Chinh Street.
• Bus: You can take bus route number 01, 102, 34, 39, 38, 44, or 86.

Besides, you can take the Ho Chi Minh City Hop-On Hop-Off bus or the Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Shuttle Bus and observe the city’s vibrant atmosphere on the way.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art has a convenient location for tourists (Source: @qngliinh)

• Admire the art collections: With more than 21,000 exhibits, Ho Chi Minh Museum of Fine Arts is an ideal place for elevating your art knowledge. Visit the first floor for modern works of famous artists before 1975. Visit the second floor if you want to learn more about the collections of artifacts. And the third floor displays ancient works in all kinds of materials.
• Immerse yourself in the rich art space: Empty your mind of worries to admire the classic architecture of the three buildings. Take a walk, look around, and feel the art at every corner of the museum.
• Take stunning photos: Unleash your creativity with the beautiful backgrounds in the museum. From the entrance, windows to the elevator, every corner here will make a unique background for taking photos.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Art is the inspiration for many artistic photos (Source: Collected)

In addition, you can give yourself a try in an art class or painting workshop. You can also visit the souvenir shop inside this Ho Chi Minh City art museum and find some interesting gifts.

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Visiting a museum is always an excellent choice for exploring the history and culture of a new city. With its priceless artistic value, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts will surely fill your journey with incredible experiences and knowledge. Include this place in your bucket list and plan your trip now!

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