Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Museum · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

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This museum holds works spanning traditional and contemporary Vietnamese art. Exhibits include paintings, sculptures and ceramics. The building itself dates to the French colonial period.

On day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Small entry fee
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
In District 1, reachable by taxi or on foot from Ben Thanh Market

Itineraries with Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Day 2 of Ho Chi Minh City: Weekend Escape

Ben Thanh and Nguyen Hue

How Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ben Thanh MarketDistrict 1
  2. 11:30Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine ArtsDistrict 1
  3. 17:00Saigon SkydeckDistrict 1
  4. 19:00Nguyen Hue Walking StreetDistrict 1
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Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts questions

What are the opening hours?

The museum is generally open daily from morning to late afternoon. Check before you go, as hours can change on holidays.

What is special about the building?

The main building is a colonial-era mansion built for the wealthy Hui Bon Hoa family, with stained glass, tiled floors and an old lift.

How much time should I allow?

Allow 1 to 2 hours to see the three buildings and the courtyard.

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