Ho Chi Minh Museum
Museo Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh Museum (19 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi) — one of the most resourceful museums in Hanoi and undoubtedly in the country, Ho Chi Minh museum is conveniently located in the Ho Chi Minh complex. The whole museum is an elaborate description of Ho Chi Minh’s life, with 8 chronological topics. The first one, from 1890 to 1910 modeled after his upbringing, hometown and youth. The second topic concerns the next ten years where Ho Chi Minh traveled the world to find out a way to move the country away from colonialism.
The next three topics, covering 1920-1945, depicted how Ho Chi Minh had translated the influence of Marxism and Leninism ideal into launching the Vietnamese Communist party and striving for national independence. From 1945 to 1969, Ho Chi Minh was primarily discussed in his political life up until his pass away.
The museum is a collection of artifacts, miniatures and various gifts gathered nationally and internationally. There is also description written in English and French, as well as guided tours on request. Admission: 40,000 VND. Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Tuesday – Thursday and weekends); 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Mondays & Fridays).