Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, History museum in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is housed in a two-story building in District 1 that combines European and Vietnamese architectural styles. The exhibition space covers around 1,700 square meters within a two-hectare property that includes gardens and courtyards.
The building was completed in 1890 as Gia Long Palace and served as the residence of the Vice-Governor of Indochina. After various uses, it was converted into a museum in 1978 to document the history of southern Vietnam.
The exhibition halls display artifacts from ancient civilizations, traditional crafts, and industrial developments that shaped southern Vietnam from the 19th century onwards.
The museum remains open while two sections undergo renovations until July 2024, with guided tours offered in several languages. Its central location in District 1 makes it easy to reach on foot from many hotels and other attractions.
An archaeological collection displays stone tools and work instruments that are more than 3,000 years old. These objects are among the oldest traces of human settlement in the region and come from excavations in the Mekong Delta.
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