Opened just months after reunification under a name later softened for diplomatic reasons, the War Remnants Museum has grown from a small exhibition space into the country's most visited history museum, with a courtyard of captured American tanks, aircraft, and artillery, and upstairs galleries devoted to war photography, chemical warfare (particularly Agent Orange), and the treatment of political prisoners on Con Dao Island. It remains the single most direct place in the city to engage with the war's human cost.
| Admission | ₫40,000 (~$1.50) adult |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7:30am-6:00pm daily |
| Address | 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City |
Why it matters
The country's most visited museum documenting the American War, opened within months of reunification
Site facts
- Built
- Opened September 1975 as the 'Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes'
- Style
- Modern museum building with outdoor military-hardware yard
Location
28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
10.7797, 106.6917 View on map
Highlights
- Outdoor military hardware yard
- Agent Orange exhibition
- International war photography galleries
- Reconstructed Con Dao prison cells
Tips for visiting
- Arrive at opening to beat tour groups
- Content is graphic; consider suitability for children
When to visit
Early morning
Accessibility
Ground floor and courtyard accessible; upper floors via stairs, lift available on request.
Frequently asked questions
What was the museum originally called?
It opened in 1975 as the 'Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes' before being renamed to its current, less politically charged title in the 1990s.