National Museum of History of Vietnam

One of the most important attractions of Hanoi is the Museum of History of Vietnam, founded in 1958. It is located in a colonial building, which displays a harmonious combination of French and traditional Vietnamese architecture.

The museum has extensive collections covering all periods of development of Vietnam. Several halls are dedicated to each historical stage. Unique relics of Paleolithic and Neolithic times are collected here, ancient military history is also touched upon. The museum presents a huge collection of Tam statues. Magnificent paintings of the XIX century depict the life of the imperial court in Hue. The exposition of the Museum of the Revolution tells about the patriotic struggle of the Vietnamese people during the French and American occupation. Here you can see the original documents signed by Ho Chi Minh.

The staff of the museum is doing a great job to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the country. The film bar has an extensive collection of documentaries covering the war years and the formation of the young Republic of Vietnam.