Best Museums to Visit in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi is one of Asia’s most rewarding cities for travellers who love history, culture and real local stories. Between food tours, Old Quarter walks and adventure trips with Go Vietnam Adventure, set aside time for these excellent museums.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
A must-see for understanding Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with traditional houses, costumes, tools and cultural displays.
- Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, closed Mondays
- Ticket: 40,000 VND/person
Vietnamese Women’s Museum
One of Hanoi’s best-presented museums, covering women’s roles in family life, war, work, fashion and social history.
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Ticket: Usually 40,000 VND/adult
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
A powerful stop for learning about French colonial rule, Vietnamese revolutionaries and the later American War period.
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Ticket: 50,000 VND/person
Vietnam Military History Museum
Excellent for travellers interested in Vietnam’s military history, battlefield technology and national defence heritage.
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Ticket: Check official site for current pricing
Vietnam National Museum of History / Museum of Revolution
The former Museum of Revolution is now part of the Vietnam National Museum of History, with exhibits from ancient Vietnam to revolutionary struggle.
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM, closed Mondays
- Ticket: Usually around 40,000 VND/adult
Vietnam National Museum of Nature
A small but interesting stop for families, with fossils, animals, biodiversity and natural science displays.
- Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM; 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Ticket: Check directly before visiting
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Located near Ba Dinh Square, this museum explores the life, travels and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh.
- Ticket: 40,000 VND for international visitors.