Starting from November 1, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum officially opens its doors to welcome visitors and offers free admission until the end of December 2024. From October 1, 2024, the museum is pleased to welcome and serve visitors for a trial period at its new location.
Address: Km 6+500, Thang Long Avenue, Tay Mo Ward, Dai Mo, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi City. For tour registration, please contact: 0246.253.1367.
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The museum has been newly constructed with a modern design, creating a shared space for visitors to interact and experience. The Vietnam Military History Museum, invested and constructed by the Ministry of Defense, is located in the two wards of Tay Mo and Dai Mo, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. The project began in 2019, covering an area of 386,600 square meters.
The museum currently houses over 150,000 artifacts, including four national treasures and many valuable items. With its modern and multifunctional design, the museum is not only a place to display the history of wars but also a space for visitors to engage with and experience the heroic struggle for national independence by the Vietnam People's Army. Join us, Vietnam Travel Group, and travel back time to see the historic wars and relics from our past.
The Vietnam Military History Museum
The museum employs various new display methods, combining technologies such as 3D mapping dioramas, information lookup screens, multimedia photo archives, automated audio guide narration, and QR codes for accessing details about artifacts, images, and more than 60 video clips showcasing campaigns, battles, and historical figures.
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This provides visitors with a completely new and immersive experience. On the right and left wings of the museum are outdoor display areas. On the left, the exhibition features weapons and equipment used by the Vietnamese Army and people during the resistance against French and American invasions, as well as those used in training and in readiness during the period of national construction and defense.
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Notable items include: an 85mm artillery gun, a 57mm anti-aircraft gun, PT67 tank with the serial number 555, MiG 17 aircraft with the serial number 2047, and a SU22 aircraft, among others.
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The historic relics from the Vietnamese wars
As visitors step through the main hall, they are greeted by the display of the "Silver Swallow" MiG-21, serial number 4324. What strikes and surprises visitors is the sight of this massive MiG-21 suspended from cables attached to the ceiling, creating the illusion of the aircraft ready to take off and protect the skies of the nation. During the resistance war against the United States, a total of nine pilots flew the "Silver Swallow" 4324, which flew 69 missions, encountered enemy aircraft 22 times, fired 16 times, and shot down 14 American planes.
On the body of the MiG-21 are 14 red stars, symbolizing the 14 enemy aircraft it brought down. This aircraft was officially recognized as a National Treasure by the Prime Minister of Vietnam on January 14, 2015.
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The museum's inner layout
The exhibition space inside the museum on the first floor is divided into six main themes:
- The Early Days of Nation-Building and Defense of the Country
- Protecting National Independence from 939 to 1858
- Resistance Against French Colonialism, Struggling for National Independence from 1858 to 1945
- The Resistance Against French Colonialism, 1945 - 1954
- The Resistance Against American Imperialism, 1954 - 1975
- Nation-Building and Defense from 1976 to the Present Day
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The themes are arranged in chronological order with a logical layout, and each artifact is clearly labeled with detailed descriptions and related historical events. The displays incorporate a variety of presentation formats, including text, information lookup screens, multimedia photo archives, automated audio guide narration, and QR codes for accessing information about the artifacts and images.
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The museum's customed layout
In the display space for Theme 4, in addition to the artifacts, there are also dynamic 1:1 scale model recreating the streets of Hanoi during the 60-day-and-night battle to defend the capital after President Ho Chi Minh's call for a nationwide resistance. Visitors will walk through the six themed sections in a chronological sequence, experiencing the historical journey through carefully arranged exhibits.
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The museum's unique display methods offer visitors a new experience. In the section dedicated to the National Treasure MiG-21 aircraft, serial number 5121, and the air defense systems that contributed to the "Hanoi December 1972 Air Battle" victory, visitors can learn about the historic achievement of Vietnam’s military forces. On December 27, 1972, Major General and People's Armed Forces Hero Pham Tuan piloted this MiG-21 and shot down an American B-52 bomber.
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The museum's advanced level of technology
The museum utilizes advanced projection technology, along with films, maps, models, and dioramas to illustrate key battles and military campaigns, such as the Dien Bien Phu Campaign (1954) and the Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975).
During the resistance against American imperialism, the T-54B tank, belonging to Company 4, Battalion 1, 203rd Armored Brigade, 2nd Corps, played a significant role in the liberation of Hue and Da Nang. The tank continued to participate in the final phase of the war, contributing to the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign. These high-tech displays bring the history of these pivotal moments to life, offering visitors a vivid and engaging experience of Vietnam's military triumphs.
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The Vietnam Military History Museum offers a powerful, immersive experience that brings the nation's rich history to life. Through advanced display methods, interactive exhibits, and carefully curated collections, visitors can explore the heroic struggles and triumphs of the Vietnamese people throughout the centuries.
From the early days of nation-building to the resistance against foreign invasions, the museum showcases pivotal moments in Vietnam’s fight for independence and reunification. Whether through high-tech projections, detailed dioramas, or iconic artifacts, the museum provides a unique opportunity to engage with Vietnam's military legacy, leaving visitors with a deeper understanding of its history and resilience.
