Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History

Welcome to the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History. I am your senior docent, and it is a profound privilege to guide you through the thousands of years of narrative held within these hallowed walls. …

Welcome to halls one and two, where the deepest and most ancient roots of the Vietnamese story are preserved for eternity. We are stepping back as far as five hundred thousand years ago to witness the earliest traces of human…

In this fascinating section, we invite you to explore the mysterious and vibrant worlds of two maritime civilizations that flourished along the central and southern coasts of Vietnam, the Champa and the Oc Eo. The artifacts here…

From the eleventh century to the early fifteenth century, Vietnam entered an era of unprecedented glory, solidifying its foundations as an independent nation and allowing its unique culture to flourish. We are now entering the…

We are now entering another monumental and transformative phase of Vietnamese history, the era of great territorial expansion. This journey spans from the foundation of the Le Dynasty in the fifteenth century, through the…

Welcome to the final chapter of imperial Vietnamese history, the Nguyen Dynasty. Established in eighteen hundred and two by Emperor Gia Long after unifying the divided country, this dynasty endured until nineteen forty five,…

Welcome to the refreshing and expansive outdoor space of our museum. Here, the breath of history feels vibrant, robust, and alive in a way that contrasts beautifully with the quiet indoor galleries. …

I sincerely hope you have enjoyed your journey through the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History today. We have traveled together across the vast expanse of time, from the rough stone tools of prehistory to the brilliant patterns of…