Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum – Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Museum is one of the largest in Vietnam, with a total area of ​​up to 18,000 m2, displaying about 120,000 artifacts related to his life and career. The museum at 19 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh combines with monuments such as the Presidential Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace relic, the One Pillar Pagoda to create a series of places to visit.

Ho Chi Minh Museum  was built in 1973 in the same area where he read the Declaration of Independence, this work has received sincere help from the former Soviet Union from design to construction stage.

The 3-storey building follows a unique beveled square block, in the middle of the entrance there is a bas-relief in the shape of a flag with a star and a hammer and sickle symbol showing the revolutionary spirit of national independence. Around the museum campus is a large airy space with many trees and an air-conditioned artificial lake.

Stepping into the lobby inside the museum, there is a bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh, the statue exuding his charisma and style, making a strong impression on visitors. The museum is displayed according to each stage of Uncle Ho’s active life.

The first floor  displays artifacts and documents on Ho Chi Minh’s biography, outstanding revolutionary activities and the construction of the country according to his will.

– Topic 1:  You will be introduced to his biography in chronological order from his birth to his death. Starting with artifacts and images of Uncle’s hometown of Nghe with his parents and siblings during his childhood from 1890 to 1910.

– Theme 2:  Next was the arduous journey to find a way to save the country through many countries, through many occupations while studying and studying the path of national liberation from 1911 to 1920.

– Theme 3:  Many documents and pictures describe the time he was active in France and made many contributions to national and colonial issues as well as being one of the first members to join the founding of the French Communist Party .

– Theme 4:  You will have access to documents about the period when Ho Chi Minh thought deeply formed and made great changes in practical activities, this is the period when he prepared all aspects of his thoughts and ideas. ideology, theory, guideline for the birth of a party in Vietnam, the first party representing the working class in Vietnam

– Theme 5:  Display of artifacts during the period when the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded, fought and won independence from the Fascists and Colonists. There are also many documents showing the years of revolutionary activities Uncle Ho was imprisoned in Hong Kong and Guangxi.

Theme 6:  The period of Uncle Ho’s life was deeply attached to the 9-year resistance war in the Northwest mountains to protect the fledgling government from 1945 to 1954.

– Theme 7:  Revolving around his diplomatic activities and the process of rebuilding the North and fighting in the South.

Theme 8:  The last documents about Uncle Ho were also the most painful time for the nation when he passed away forever in 1969.

– Theme 9:  Summarizing a whole process of activities with the legacies left by President Ho Chi Minh for the nation.

The 2nd floor  is the place to display the typical struggles and great victories of the Vietnamese army and people under the leadership of Ho Chi Minh, the exhibits are expanded as a deeper step to understand the themes. Topics are displayed on the first floor. From an overview of the situation in the world and Vietnam to the meaning of the October revolution in Russia, the significance of Vietnam’s participation in siding with the Allies to fight against the fascism, the role of Ho Chi Minh with the world revolutionary movement… Finally, there are artifacts talking about Vietnam’s image in the renovation period up to now.

The 3rd floor  displays thematically the historical landmarks of the region and the world that have an impact on the thoughts and revolutionary activities of the young Nguyen Tat Thanh.

Coming to  Ho Chi Minh Museum,  you will have a better understanding of Vietnam’s modern history through his life. This is also a place where parents often bring their children to visit, which is both entertaining and educational about patriotism as well as educating basic historical knowledge.

Many tourists visiting the museum could not help but be touched and pay their respects to President Ho Chi Minh. Ancient artifacts are the most vivid evidence of his life and great personality.

The number of visitors to the museum is increasing, on average, the museum welcomes about 2000-3000 visitors a day, not to mention the spike in the number of visitors during the holidays. Not only tourists but also a lot of foreign visitors from many countries such as China, Japan, USA, Australia… are also very interested in  Ho Chi Minh museum . To meet the needs of visiting and learning about the museum, the management board has built a team of professional guides at the museum who can use many foreign languages, which is convenient for interpreting and introducing artifacts to foreign visitors. outside.

Ho Chi Minh Museum  is also a familiar address for many domestic researchers and graduate students to find documents and artifacts about President Ho Chi Minh. Currently, in addition to the antique objects being kept on display at the museum, the management board regularly sends research groups to collect and add new artifacts both at home and abroad.

In the museum’s premises, there are many surrounding areas that decorate the landscape, creating a cool space for visitors and strolling.

Opening time to visit the Museum

Opening time: All days of the week except Monday and Friday. Specifically:

• In the hot season (April to October) the morning is open from 7:30 to 10:30; afternoon from 13:30 to 16:00. Only Saturday, Sunday and morning holidays open from 7:30 to 11:00.
• In the cold season (November to March) the morning is open from 8:00 to 11:00; afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00. Particularly Saturday, Sunday, morning public holidays open from 8:00 to 11:30.

To move to  Ho Chi Minh museum,  you can go by personal vehicle or refer to some bus routes passing through that point such as: Line 09, No. 18, No. 33. Ticket price: 7000 VND/way.

In civilized countries with a long cultural history, museums are considered as the face of the country, that’s why foreigners are very interested in visiting and learning. If you have the opportunity to come to Hanoi, you should once visit  the Ho Chi Minh museum  to admire a historical treasure about a great son of the Vietnamese nation.

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