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

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.

Harneet R.

Google

I'm unsure, why people tend to say that you need at least 3 hours to walk around. We spent 2 hours there, obviously, we could have stayed longer. It is huge and you get to see a lot for 40000 VND. I liked a lot of the newer art.

Ong T.

Google

A wonderful collection of artworks by Vietnamese artists. The museum showcasing both traditional and modern pieces. It has three levels, offering different painting techniques and sculptures from Vietnam’s rich history and culture. Therefore, I recommend spending 2-3hours here to fully appreciate the beauty and depths of these paintings and statues. I visited on weekday afternoons and there were only a few visitors which made me immerse myself better in the environment.

Maya G.

Google

If you have time one day, is very nice to see and look too many sculpture and also painting absolutely very well about someone love culture and ancient sculpturing also portrait that painted by a genius and talented artist of Vietnam 🇻🇳

vivek

Google

Interesting artifacts. Has sculptures, painting, and other historic artifacts. Tickets : 40k / person Would take 2-2.5 hours.

Alex B.

Google

An interesting museum, some of its halls look very old and unkempt, especially the toilets. There are also new pleasant halls. Inside parking is paid and costs 5,000 dong. It's a shame they didn't indicate the price when purchasing a museum ticket or tell the price in advance.

Isaac P.

Google

Very good value museum. The structure of the museum is very logical, following different forms of art styles which provides a unique experience each room. There are 3 floors so it is quite large. Depending on how much you like to look at art you could spend an hour or much more in here. There is a good gift shop on the top floor where you can refill your water. The toilets are relatively clean and there are lots of staff / security available.