Ho Chi Minh City Museum
10 expert reviews
“Built by the French between 1901 and 1908 to be Saigon's Hotel de Ville (City Hall), this elaborate yellow-and-white colonial building now houses the city's main governing body.”
– Fodor's
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"HCMC’s city museum is a singularly beautiful and impressive building, telling the story of the city through archaeological artefacts, ceramics, old city maps and displays."
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"Nicknamed the ‘Dragon House’ (Nha Rong), this... houses many of Ho Chi Minh’s personal effects."
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"To really understand the significance of what's on display, curious sightseers should consider a guided tour."
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"Exhibits include photos of historical events, uprisings, student demonstrations, and the self-immolation of the monk Thich Quang Duc as a protest against the war."
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"The long Nguyen Hue Avenue (formerly Boulevard Charner), created in the 19C above a filled-in canal, is now a showcase for urban development."
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