Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Ethnographic museum · Hanoi

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Ethnographic museum · Hanoi

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Đ. Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Quan Hoa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

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Museum showcasing Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups and their cultures  

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Đ. Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Quan Hoa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Get directions

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Đ. Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Quan Hoa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Get directions

+84 24 3756 2193
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"Anthropologists will especially enjoy the Museum of Ethnology that explores the 54 officially recognized ethnic peoples of Vietnam. Exhibits include a brief primer on each group and information about their folkways; in the museum’s 10 acres of grounds, there are additionally replicas of dwellings that visitors can enter. For those with an interest in textiles, the varied designs and techniques of Vietnam’s different ethnicities will be fascinating. There are also water-puppetry performances on weekends."

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"Learn More About Vietnam's Ethnic Tapestry at One of Hanoi's Best Museums Showcasing the heritage of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, this museum has an indoor exhibition space with a large collection of photographs and artifacts including clothing, jewelry, tools, military equipment, and items related to religious beliefs and traditional ceremonies."

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Jennifer D-N

Google
Enjoyed the museum! The inside can be a little repetitive but the outside is beautiful and very beautifully done. It felt very interactive since you’re able to walk in the houses and explore. The tickets are 40k per person. Well worth it. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and it was very quiet.

Isaac Perry

Google
Stunning museum which you can spend 3hours+ at and for only 40k. There are 3 sections: the main building (goes through different ethnic groups), kite building (much broader range of exhibits including a while floor for Korea), and the outdoor exhibit which has many culturally significant buildings from the various ethnic groups. The best museum we visited in Vietnam covering a wide range of areas and all very interesting with lots of detail.

N.a.d S

Google
Amazing 🤩 I read rave reviews and it truly lived up! There are 3 main sections - the main building, kite building and outdoor exhibitions. For you to understand the bigger picture, you will need to visit the main building first. A simple walk through tells the story of different ethnicities of Vietnam and their culture, in depth enough to get a grasp. I was surprised at the vast groups of ethnicities. It unfolds the lives of people living by the coast, river, plains, and highlands. Allocate 1,5 hours here if you are the type that reads everything. The kite building host exhibitions of Southeast Asia, it varies from time to time. When I was there, there was an exhibition of textiles & costumes. Very interesting, allocate +/- an hour here. The outdoor area consists of real ethnic houses, down to the decor, tools, and display of a typical dwelling. The original craftsman was invited to build the houses on site, each one telling a story. The story of things in the main building comes to life in the outdoor exhibition. Allocate 1,5 hours here. All in all, if you can only do 1 museum in Hanoi, pick this one! Definitely worth your time.

Lyn Rochford

Google
I needed to get out of the heat today so I spent a few hours here. Beautiful exhibits and so much information about the huge variety of cultures in Vietnam. Very enlightening. The garden in particular was stunning and I also really enjoyed the sections about mahuts and their elephants. For 40,000VD entrance it is well worth it and you'll definitely learn something you never expected!

James “Douglas”

Google
It was a great experience. It was interesting to learn about the Culture and Origin of the Vietnamese and the country. The museum has a beautiful garden area with historical artifacts and structures. I one hundred % recommend

Tien Nguyen Duy

Google
Good morning. I present to you the Ethnological Museum 😄. Although it is in the center of Hanoi, it is a little further out. In it you will learn over the years how people lived in the villages, how the Vietnamese live together with elephants , how huts were built (differently in each region, how they dressed in folk costumes, you can see everyday objects, handmade sculptures, dishes, etc. A beautiful place. In addition to what I mentioned above, there is a new building and seasonal exhibitions in it. Hours needs to see all The entrance fee is only 40,000 VND

Danai Spiliotopoulou

Google
This museum was a pleasant addition to our itinerary in Hanoi. I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits in the main building and the huts in the garden. They have put in a lot of work and the ticket is more than fair!

Felipe Armijo

Google
Great place to escape from the chaos of the city and learn about Vietnam people. The garden Is peacefull and beautiful and the museum has a lot of information and things to see so don’t come in a rush.