The museums of Hanoi

From the Hoa Lo Prison to the Museum of Ethnology, from the big national museums to lesser-known gems: opening hours, prices and tips to avoid the crowds.

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Hoa Lo Prison ("Hanoi Hilton"): opening hours, ticket and history (2026)

Hoa Lo Prison is the former Maison Centrale built by the French in the late 19th century to hold ...

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum Hanoi: lacquer, prints and contemporary art (2026)

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum occupies a French colonial-era building on Nguyen Thai Hoc street, n...

Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi: new site, opening hours and 2026 ticket

The Vietnam Military History Museum left its old site on Dien Bien Phu Street, near the citadel, ...

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: the country's 54 peoples, access and hours (2026)

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology presents the country's 54 officially recognised ethnic groups, wi...

National Museum of Vietnamese History: opening hours, tickets and collections (2026)

The National Museum of Vietnamese History traces the country's history from prehistory to 1945, i...

Vietnamese Women's Museum Hanoi: opening hours, tickets and exhibitions (2026)

The Vietnamese Women's Museum, in the heart of Hanoi, tells the story of women in the family, his...