Vietnam Military History Museum, Hà Nội

• Opening days: The museum is open throughout the week except Monday and Friday
• Morning: 8:00 - 11:30
• Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30

The Vietnam Military History Museum is located in the center of Hà Nội. It was established on 17/7/1956, after the Ministry of National Defense asked President Hồ Chí Minh for permission to build it in late 1954. The museum officially opened to visitors on the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army.

The Vietnam Military History Museum is regarded as a “living history book” of the Vietnamese revolution. It preserves and displays more than 15.000 historical documents and artifacts, including 4 national treasures: MiG-21 aircraft number 4324 , MiG-21 aircraft number 5121, T-54B tank number 843 and the Hồ Chí Minh Campaign Determination Map.

• See also: Top attractions in Hà Nội