National Museum of Vietnamese History

The Museum of Vietnam History in Ho Chi Minh City offers a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Vietnam. Housed in a grand French colonial building, the museum showcases a vast collection of artefacts, artworks, and exhibits that span from prehistoric times to the modern era. With its comprehensive displays and informative narratives, the museum provides you with valuable insights into the country’s ancient civilizations, cultural heritage, and historical events that have shaped Vietnam into what it is today.

The architectural complex of the museum, spread over a 6,057 square meter precinct, consists of two buildings, the front building constructed in 1927 and the rear building added in 1970.

One unique exhibit is the Mummified Body of Xom Cai, discovered in a tomb in Ho Chi Minh City. This remarkably preserved body offers a rare opportunity to witness the burial customs and rituals of the 19th century.