Built using traditional joinery techniques and regional architectural styles across its five stories, the FITO Museum was privately founded to preserve the tools, apothecary furniture, and practices of traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine, a field with roots stretching back centuries and still practiced alongside modern medicine throughout the country. Guided visits end with an herbal tea tasting in a recreated period pharmacy setting.
| Admission | ₫120,000 (~$4.60) adult |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:30am-5:30pm daily |
| Address | 41 Hoang Du Khuong, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City |
Why it matters
Privately built museum preserving centuries of Vietnamese herbal medicine tools and practice
Site facts
- Built
- Museum opened 1999, using traditionally joined wooden architecture
- Style
- Traditional Vietnamese wooden temple-style architecture
Location
41 Hoang Du Khuong, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7674, 106.6684 View on map
Highlights
- Traditional wooden architecture built without modern fasteners
- Apothecary counter with hundreds of herb drawers
- Guided tour and tea tasting included
Tips for visiting
- Guided tours included with admission
- Best visited in small groups
When to visit
Late morning
Accessibility
Stairs between floors, limited elevator access.
Frequently asked questions
Is traditional medicine still practiced in Vietnam today?
Yes, traditional herbal medicine remains widely practiced alongside modern medicine throughout Vietnam.