 Hanoi History Museum
About Hanoi History Museum
The Hanoi History Museum, also called Museum of Vietnamese History or Bao Tang Lich Su, is a treasure trove of the history of Vietnam. It is located on Trang Tien street, a short distance from the Hanoi Opera House.
The Hanoi History Museum is housed in the former old archaeological research institute of the EFEO (École Française d'Extrême Orient) or French School of the Far East, the French institution involved in the conservation of several historical and archaeological sites such as the Baphuon temple in Angkor. The building was originally opened in 1910. It underwent renovations in 1920, bringing it to its present appearance.
The Hanoi History Museum is one of the best museums in Indochina. It has an extensive collections of items ranging from Neolithic graves to stelae, ceramics, statues, drums and more, showcasing the long history of the many empires that emerged in Vietnamese history.
Getting there
Hanoi History Museum has located at 1 Trang Tien Street. If you are coming from the direction of the Hanoi Opera House, follow the road on the left side of the opera house. You will arrive at the History Museum within 5 minutes. It is on the right side of the road.
Nearby Sights
Government Guesthouse
Ham Long Catholic Church
Hanoi Opera House
Indira Gandhi Park
Ly Thai To Statue
Sofitel Metropole Hotel
State Bank of Vietnam
Vietnam National University
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Hanoi History Museum (2 September 2006)
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