Experts' Choice Award Vietnam Military History Museum
What the experts agree on
Outdoor yard packed with tanks, planes, and captured weaponry sets the scene, while indoor exhibits tell Vietnam's war history from a proudly patriotic, nationalist perspective.
“Dedicated to the long conflicts endured by the country.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge "Four millennia of martial history are recounted at the Military History Museum."
Frommer's "This museum presents the Vietnamese side of the country's struggle against colonial powers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Easy to spot thanks to a large collection of weaponry out front, the Military Museum displays Soviet and Chinese equipment alongside French- and US-made weapons." Full review
Frommer's "It will probably come as no surprise to visitors to this museum that the general tone is very patriotic and full of praise for Vietnamese soldiers' achievements." Full review
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For a view of the surrounding area, climb the neighboring Flag Tower (Cot Co), and for a deeper exploration of Hanoi's past, head round the corner to the Hanoi Citadel, now listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Fodor's "Although not as provocative as its Ho Chi Minh City counterpart, the Army Museum is nonetheless an intriguing example of Vietnam's continuing obsession with publicizing its past military exploits." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the main military lessons of the 20th century for potential foes of Vietnam was that the country wouldn't take any invasion lying down." Full review
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