The Ho Chi Minh City Museum—Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Ianatlarge
N 10° 46.548 E 106° 41.952
48P E 685791 N 1191704
A major museum, hosting the history of Ho Chi Minh City.
Waymark Code: WME57E
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 04/05/2012
Views: 5
This is a large and rather ornate building. Since its construction in 1885, it has performed a variety of tasks, now the city museum. There are four principal exhibition rooms, each displaying different aspects of the history of Ho Chi Minh/Saigon (as many still call the city), and eight small side exhibition rooms. Of interest, perhaps, is the 'Revolutionary Struggle: 1954-1975', in which the US invaders/imperialists were thrown out.
There are some interesting artefacts here: weapons and accoutrements from the war, ancient stone implements, two 13th century river boats, amongst others.
There is a great deal of English signage used, and the cost, for a foreigner is only $1, and the museum is in the centre of the city. Thus, not a difficult visit.
Theme:
Political and economic history.
Street Address:
65 Ly Tu Trong St
District 1
Ho Chi Minh.
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sun: 08.00-17.00.
Cost: 20000.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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