War Remnants Museum
War museum · Ho Chi Minh City ·
Museum exhibits war's devastating effects, including Agent Orange impact
Museum exhibits war's devastating effects, including Agent Orange impact
"A tour of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City offers an important, sobering overview of Vietnam War history." - Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske is an associate editor at TripSavvy and a former associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. She writes and edits content about destinations around the world, covering everything from travel-related news and tips to stories about quirky destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Visiting the War Remnants Museum felt impossible to miss — a heart-wrenching yet crucial account of the atrocities of the Vietnam War (referred to locally as the American War) that provided a sobering, important historical perspective on the country we’d been exploring." - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Despite its sobering focus, this museum that looks at the devastating effects of the Vietnam War—known locally as the American War—is very popular. Displays of military equipment and defused ordnance outside the main building are reminders of the huge number of weapons employed during the conflict; they also prime visitors for the powerful exhibits inside. The most disturbing of these are the many graphic photos displayed in galleries that highlight seminal moments of those years (including the infamous My Lai Massacre) and the catastrophic effects of the chemical weapons that were used against the Vietnamese."
A must for visitors to Vietnam, especially Americans. Takes about 2 hours, plan a decompress afterwards.
"A focused, informative museum that offers visitors a sobering look at the country's past and is recommended for those wanting to learn more about Vietnam's history and wartime experiences." - SilverKris