Museum of Armored Forces: Essential info for visitors

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The Armored Forces Museum is one of the most special Hanoi museums (Source: Collected)

1. An overview of the Museum of Armored Forces

The Museum of Armored Forces, established in 1995, is one of the most special museums in Hanoi dedicated to military history. Its current address is No. 108, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Xuan Dinh Ward, Hanoi.

The museum’s mission includes researching, collecting, preserving, displaying, and propagating artifacts of historical, cultural, and scientific significance. It reflects the development and achievement of the Armored Forces in Vietnam’s liberation, reunification, construction, and defense.

The museum houses thousands of valuable artifacts, offering a vivid recreation of the history of the Armored Forces of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army. Annually, it attracts around 40,000 visitors.

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2. Things to do on your visit to the Museum of Armored Forces

2.1. Explore the exhibitions

The Armored Forces Museum offers visitors a comprehensive look into the history of Vietnam’s Armored Forces through five distinct exhibitions:

• The first years of building the Armored Force (1959 – 1965)
• The victory of the Armored Forces and the people against the US’s “joint warfare” in the South and “destructive warfare” in the North (1965 – 1968)
• The improvement of the Armored Forces’ combat power and their participation in victorious battles (1969 – 1974)
• The Armored Forces in the 1975 Spring Offensive
• The role of the Armored Forces in the development and defense of the nation(1975 – present)

Visitors to the Armored Forces Museum in Hanoi can explore a vast collection of artifacts from different eras (Source: Collected)

2.2. Admire the precious artifacts

Each artifact at the Museum of Armored Forces narrates a piece of the Armored Forces’ heroic history. Highlights include the remains of Tank 390, which was pivotal in the events of April 30, 1975, and the story of Crew 377, who represented the unyielding spirit of the Armored Forces. They provide a deep appreciation for the valor and sacrifices of these military units.

2.3. Listen to the Vietnamese historical stories

In addition to seeing the artifacts, visitors to the Museum of Armored Forces can listen to engaging explanations about the related historical stories. The museum’s narrators, with their inspiring voices, convey touching stories that imbue the artifacts with sacred memories. These stories provide deeper context, enriching the visitors’ understanding of Vietnam’s Armored Forces.

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3. Useful information for visitors to the Museum of Armored Forces

3.1. Opening hours and entrance fee

The Museum of Armored Forces offers free entrance to all visitors. It is open every day except Friday. The opening hours are 8 am – 11 am and 2 pm – 4 pm.

3.2. Directions

To get to the Museum of Armored Forces, you can just catch a taxi or utilize a ride-hailing mobile application like Xanh SM. If you are fond of public transport, you can hop on buses number 13, 14, 28, 33, or 38, which all have stops near the museum. The bus fare is only 7,000 VND. If you have rented a motorbike, you can make use of Google Maps for easy navigation and ride to the museum yourself.

A visit to the Museum of Armored Forces provides a deep appreciation for history (Source: Collected)

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The Museum of Armored Forces in Hanoi offers an immersive experience into the valor of Vietnam’s Armored Forces. With its extensive exhibitions, precious artifacts, and engaging narrations, the museum provides a deep appreciation for these military units’ contributions and sacrifices.

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