{"id":98900409,"date":"2019-05-30T17:07:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T21:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98900409"},"modified":"2023-10-12T18:15:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T22:15:17","slug":"places-to-visit-in-vietnam-must-see-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/places-to-visit-in-vietnam-must-see-museums\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Places to Visit in Vietnam? Check Out These Must-See Museums!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re on the lookout for places to visit in Vietnam, it’s a must to take in something that reflects the country\u2019s complex history, rich art traditions, health and ecological practices, and forward-thinking creativity. Sure, visiting southeast Asian country usually means you’re more inclined to taking in its natural beauty, tasting its savory cuisine, and basking in its exotic atmosphere, but taking the time to visit at least one of the amazing museums in Vietnam is a standout experience that enhances all the others during your trip.<\/p>\n

Many of the major museums are located in the capital city of Hanoi. However, there are must-see museums throughout the country that range from small to large, along with the well-known to the obscure. Here are just 5 museums in Vietnam to kick off your research and trip planning!<\/p>\n

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum \u2013 Hanoi<\/h2>\n

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Vietnam\u2019s leading fine arts museum is located in a historic building that was constructed during the French colonial period. After Vietnam<\/a> gained its independence, the building was used as a place to collect and store precious artifacts from various parts of the country. Today the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum<\/a> is home to a robust collection of art pieces from classical antiquity through the present. One of the most popular works on display is a lacquered wood statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from the 16th<\/span>\u00a0century.<\/p>\n

Precious Heritage Museum \u2013 Hoi An<\/h2>\n

Home to photographer R\u00e9hahn\u2019s large collection, the Precious Heritage Museum<\/a> provides visitors with a journey through various regions of the country. Since the early 2000s, R\u00e9hahn has been on a journey to document the 54 ethnic groups that call Vietnam home. Located in a 19th-century\u00a0building, the museum is comprised of five rooms that contain hundreds of portraits and artifacts, including clothing. Traditional songs from each tribal culture play as you move through the galleries.<\/p>\n

Vietnam National History Museum \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City<\/h2>\n

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History buffs will find plenty to captivate them at the Vietnam National History Museum<\/a> in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>. It houses nearly 200,000 objects from pre-history to 1945 (the year of Vietnam\u2019s independence from France), including traditional glazed ceramics, bronze artifacts from the L\u00ea – Nguy\u1ec5n dynasties, Champa stone sculptures, as well as documents and artifacts relating to the Revolutionary history and the Communist Party of Vietnam.<\/p>\n

3D Art in Paradise Museum \u2013 Da Nang<\/h2>\n

You will have a hard time believing your eyes when visiting this ultimate trick art experience! Art in Paradise Danang<\/a> is part of a group of 6 international 3D art museums located in Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia.\u00a0 The Da Nang museum is comprised of 9 thematic zones (classical, optical, aqua, safari, fantasy, central hall, world, Egyptian, imagine) filled with art pieces that invite the viewer in to become part of the art. Let\u2019s just say you\u2019re sure to emerge from this experience with your next profile pic.<\/p>\n

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Drink Vietnam: The Little Museum of Nguyen Shack \u2013 Ho Chi Minh<\/h2>\n

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What Drink Vietnam<\/a> lacks in size, it makes up for in uniqueness and interest. This one-of-a-kind museum is dedicated to educating visitors about teas and spirits used for medicinal purposes in Vietnam. In addition to learning about these beverages, visitors can sample and purchase them. The museum is located within the Nguyen Shack eco-lodge\/community, which is an experience in and of itself. While you\u2019re there, grab a meal in the restaurant to experience fresh, flavorful Vietnamese cuisine.<\/p>\n

Have you visited Vietnam? Which museums would you recommend? Let us know in the comments section.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re on the lookout for places to visit in Vietnam, it’s a must to take in something that reflects the country\u2019s complex history, rich art traditions, health and ecological practices, and forward-thinking creativity. Sure, visiting southeast Asian country usually means you’re more inclined to taking in its natural beauty, tasting its savory cuisine, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":98900418,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,111],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98900409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-international-travel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98900409"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98915368,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900409\/revisions\/98915368"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98900418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98900409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98900409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98900409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}