Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Wow this place caught me off guard. Learned so much about ancient building techniques. It's a living history type outdoor space, where full scale village homes are displayed. You can walk into these homes and gain great insight into how different indigenous people built their homes and conducted home life. If low on time, skip the initial craft exhibit area and go straight out back to the homes. Must visit!

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.

The Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi is a must-visit for anyone interested in Vietnam's rich cultural heritage. I had a fascinating experience learning about the 54 ethnic tribes of Vietnam, and the exhibits provided a deep insight into their traditions and lifestyles. Highly recommend adding this to your Vietnam itinerary!

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.

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.

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!

If you have some time in Hanoi, this is a great place to learn more about Vietnamese culture. 🎟️ Ticket prices: 40k VND for adults (over 18) and 20k VND for children. ⏱️ The visit usually takes around 1–2 hours. Inside, the museum has AC which makes it very comfortable, and outside you can explore beautiful traditional houses. You can also choose to watch a water puppet show for an additional 50k VND. There’s also a nice café near the exit where you can relax after your visit. Highly recommended for families and anyone interested in local traditions!

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