4 unique museums in Ho Chi Minh City

1 April, 2025 by

tuan in Blog

Escape the hurly-burly of the city and be ready for a serene trip to several unique museums in Ho Chi Minh City. Why not? Here is a recommended list provided by EMG Education. These destinations are selected based on the distance and convenience from our office in District 3 to help you spend your time on a meaningful journey in an effective way.

Don’t hesitate to join us on the journey; it is more flexible to schedule your time if you are getting teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City to have a comprehensive view of Vietnamese history and a heroic time from the past to the present.

1. Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum

Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum, also known as a hidden gem for history buffs, can meet both purposes of relaxing and expanding their knowledge during the weekend. Located in the center of the city, it is easily accessible if you are on a trip to Ho Chi Minh City.

A corner of the museum displays items used during the campaign

The exterior of the museum showcases a wide range of military vehicles such as planes, anti-aircraft guns, and tanks used during the campaign, while the inside of the house is arranged into six themes, tracing the timeline of the campaign with hundreds of artifacts, including weapons, banners, motorbikes, etc.

From the Paris Agreement to the Phuoc Long Victory (from 1973 to January 1975)
Tay Nguyen Campaign (from March 4 to April 3, 1975)
Hue–Da Nang Campaign (from March 5 to March 29, 1975)
Ho Chi Minh Campaign (from April 26 to April 30, 1975)
Ho Chi Minh Campaign Command Headquarters
The Fall of the Saigon Regime

This campaign marks one of the most important events that led to the liberation of Southern Vietnam, which explains why the museum plays a pivotal role in the history of the city and the country in general.

Address: 2 Lê Duẩn Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1
Opening hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day
Price: 5.000 VND per ticket

2. Southern Women’s Museum

The museum is one of the few museums in Ho Chi Minh City that honors the remarkable achievements of Vietnamese women, especially during the Vietnam War. The exhibits highlight their fearless and resilient spirit and offer insight into their lives through their outstanding contribution and daily practices, such as religious practices and cultural heritage.

A costume is showcased at the Southern Women’s Museum

The Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has a collection of 27 permanent exhibitions on display, as well as various thematic and mobile exhibitions.

Address: 200-202 Võ Thị Sáu Street, Ward 7, District 3
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: Free

3. Southeastern Armed Forces Museum

The museum has preserved over 16,000 documents and artifacts related to wars and the growth of the army and people of Military Region 7 in their journey to escape Vietnam from the rule of empires. That explains why this museum has a giant impact on Vietnam’s progress, especially on its military.

The museum houses a wide range of precious artifacts

Address: 247 Hoàng Văn Thụ Street, Ward 1, Tân Bình District
Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

4. Vietnam People’s Air Force Museum

The museum houses a collection of unique weapons and artifacts from the four forces of Vietnam’s Air Defense–Air Force. These items played a significant role in many of the Air Force’s remarkable victories during the Vietnam War.

The museum is impressive, with many grand artifacts

Address: 87 Thăng Long Street, Ward 4, Tân Bình District
Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Only the outdoor area is open.

Ticket price: 15,000 VND per ticket

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