Ho Chi Minh Museum Hanoi: A place to store precious things about Uncle Ho

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Dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh – the great leader of the Vietnamese revolution, Ho Chi Minh Museum is a worth-visiting destination that you should not miss out on your Hanoi travel journey. With numerous documents and artifacts, this museum offers visitors a detailed look at the life of Uncle Ho, from his early days to his revolutionary career.

1. Where is Ho Chi Minh Museum? How to get there?

Ho Chi Minh Museum is part of the Ho Chi Minh Complex in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. It is situated close to other famous Hanoi attractions such as Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, etc. It is one of the fifteen national memorial sites (including 7 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh museums and 8 other memorial sites and historical relics) dedicated to Vietnam’s beloved leader all across the country.

The system of Ho Chi Minh museums and memorial sites across Vietnam (Source: Collected)

1.1. Establishment and history of Ho Chi Minh Museum

After President Ho Chi Minh passed away in 1969, according to the wishes of Vietnamese people, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh Museum were built to honor the great leader. A board in charge of constructing the museum was established in 1970, who began to collect documents and items. The groundbreaking ceremony of the museum was held in 1985, on the 40th anniversary of the August Revolution and also the National Day.

On May 19, 1990, the inauguration ceremony of Ho Chi Minh Museum was solemnly held at the place where he read the Declaration of Independence. Preparations took 20 years to be complete, while the actual construction took place over the course of five years.

Nowadays, Ho Chi Minh Museum is considered the best museum in Hanoi for those who are keen on learning about the heroic wars and the nation’s leader during that time.

1.2. How to get to Ho Chi Minh Museum?

• Address: 19 Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

As Hanoi Ho Chi Minh museum is located in the heart of the city, it is very easy to reach, either by public or private transportation.

Ho Chi Minh Museum is near Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Source: Collected)

From Ba Dinh Square, take Doc Lap Street to a roundabout. Continue onto Chu Van An Street. Turn right onto Le Hong Phong Street. Go for 500 meters more before turning right onto Ngoc Ha Street, where the museum is at. If you go by bus, you can take bus routes number  9, 14, 33, or 45. They all have stops near the museum.

2. Explore the structure of Ho Chi Minh Museum Hanoi

Designed by a Russian architect, Ho Chi Minh Museum resembles a white lotus, which symbolizes President Ho Chi Minh’s traits: modest, noble, and caring. The museum has three storeys and is around 20 meters high. Covering a total area of more than 18,000 square meters, the museum of Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi is one of the largest museums in Vietnam.

The museum viewed from outside (Source: Collected)

2.1. The first floor of Ho Chi Minh Museum Hanoi

President Ho Chi Minh’s personal life and revolutionary career are all shown on the first floor of this famous Hanoi museum. Documents, artifacts, objects, etc are displayed in chronological order, categorized into 9 themes:

• Theme 1: The early years of the President (1890 – 1910)
• Theme 2: His journey to find a way to liberate Vietnam (1911 – 1920)
• Theme 3: President Ho Chi Minh in France
• Theme 4: His theoretical and ideological preparations
• Theme 5: The establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh’s time under imprisonment in Hong Kong and China Guangxi

The life of Uncle Ho is well represented through the exhibits inside the museum (Source: Collected)

• Theme 6: The defense of the Vietnamese army in the Far North to protect the newborn government (1945 – 1954)
• Theme 7: The stage of rebuilding Northern Vietnam and the resistance war against the Americans in the South
• Theme 8: The passing of President Ho Chi Minh in 1969
• Theme 9: Legacies of Uncle Ho for the nation

2.2. The second floor

The second floor of Ho Chi Minh Museum offers a deeper look at the themes displayed on the first floor. Here, there are artifacts related to the glorious victory of the resistance wars. Thanks to President Ho’s ingenious leadership, the Vietnamese army and people successfully took back the nation’s freedom from foreign invaders.

2.3. The third floor

The third floor of Ho Chi Minh Museum introduces a number of the world’s major historical events from the late 19th century that had a great impact on the President’s mindset and revolutionary activities during the resistance wars.

The statue of President Ho Chi Minh inside the museum (Source: Collected)

3. Information for visitors about to pay a trip to Ho Chi Minh Museum

Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Museum is undoubtedly a must-see for history lovers. Below are some essential traveling information that you should know before departure:

3.1. Ho Chi Minh Museum opening hours

Ho Chi Minh Museum is open to visitors every day of the week, except Mondays and Fridays.

Ho Chi Minh Museum opening hours in different months are as follows:

• From April to October: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
• From November to March: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

3.2. Ho Chi Minh Museum entry fee

Vietnamese citizens can enter Ho Chi Minh Museum for free (Source: Collected)

• Free of charge for Vietnamese people
• For foreign visitors: 40,000 VND/person

Ho Chi Minh Museum tickets are sold at the entrance on Ngoc Ha Street. If you come in a large group, it is recommended that you have your tour guide buy tickets in advance so that you will not need to queue.

3.3. Ho Chi Minh Museum regulations

To have a smooth visit to Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi Vietnam, note the followings regulations and travel tips:

• Ho Chi Minh museum dress code: dress appropriately (avoid revealing clothes) and take off your hats
• Move as instructed according to the museum map
• Make way for the elderly and the disabled
• Do not bring weapons, explosives, toxic and flammable substances, and other dangerous items into Ho Chi Minh Museum
• Leave your handbags, briefcases, rucksacks, suitcases, and personal luggage at the left-luggage office
• Do not bring food, litter, or smoke
• Avoid touching the objects inside Ho Chi Minh Museum
• You can ask for a tour guide to have a better understanding of the museum by contacting the Education Department to place your inquiry

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