Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

Art museum · Hanoi ·

Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

Art museum · Hanoi ·

Showcasing Vietnam's art from ancient to modern lacquer

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66 P. Nguyễn Thái Học, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam Get directions

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"The Vietnamese capital has a trove of cultural institutions that shine a light on the influences and events that have shaped the country. The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is the country’s top art establishment, housed in a stately colonial building that was once a Catholic girls’ boardinghouse. Today its displays include contemporary, historic, and prehistoric works. Its collection of lacquer pieces is especially noteworthy, while its single most famous artwork is a bodhisattva said to have 1,000 eyes and 1,000 arms."

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

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4 guided tours that explore a city's art and culture - SilverKris

"A traditional art institution frequently featured on curated walks that represents Vietnam’s classical and historical fine art; it provides a counterpoint to contemporary galleries and private collections and is commonly visited to contextualise newer artistic practices." - Silkwinds, the inflight magazine of SilkAir

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

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Best things to do in Hanoi, from hip to historical - SilverKris

"An art-focused museum spread across two buildings that showcases artwork from multiple historical periods, providing a broad overview of Vietnam’s artistic heritage for art fans and history-minded visitors." - James Wong

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

Minjae I.

Google

I have visited this place to times in the last two years. There are a number of awesome artworks and artifacts. So if you are into art, it is a must-visit. The building is old and the artworks are arranged sometimes simple and traditional way, which is also a charm of the country in my opinion.

Benno Saint S.

Google

The Museum is a rabbit warren of rooms across several floors. Every space is interesting and full of excellent examples of the best of Vietnamese art over the centuries. The most modern period is well covered and this was a nice surprise. I spent nearly 2 hours there and was fully occupied. Afterwards, a got a hamburger from the on-site cafe. This was a good burger. I like burgers. 🍔

Anthony B.

Google

An informative museum with an extensive collection showcasing Vietnamese art through the ages. Card payments are accepted, which is convenient. However, the experience is somewhat diminished by the lack of air-conditioning and a musty smell throughout many rooms. While the exhibits are interesting, much of the art feels fairly traditional and basic with many pieces lacking descriptions. Worth visiting if you’re interested in Vietnamese culture, but be prepared for warm conditions inside.

Fauzii

Google

Every exhibit was great. Temperature in rooms were nice. I liked all the arrows pointing you where to go next. Even the stairs felt friendly.

Anny

Google

Very nice museum, there’s a lot to see, the price is 40,000 VND per person. We’re here for 3 hours.

Felicity B.

Google

Lovely museum with interesting artworks arranged by time period. Fantastic value for money. Reason for 4* rather than 5 is that I wish there had been more information about the art on display. There was an app available but it seems to have been designed for older operating systems.

Halan V.

Google

One of the most popular museums of the city. Well worth the visit. So many areas and different art categories to explore. Theres is a new Starbucks right at the gate, a bit too crowded but very chilled to sit at when the weather is nice enough.

Cheyenne P.

Google

Great stop to make while sight-seeing. Artwork is beautiful but not a ton of information is provided & the layout of the museum is a bit confusing. Still worth stopping in to enjoy the artworks despite these things