Vietnam National Museum of History Museum
National museum in Hanoi presenting Vietnam's historical collections.
In Hanoi, the Vietnam National Museum of History presents archaeological finds, imperial artifacts and colonial‑period displays. Tourists visit for chronological exhibits that trace Vietnam from prehistoric cultures to modern history.
Vietnam National Museum of History at a Glance#
Address: 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Website: http://baotanglichsuvn.vn/
Hours: +84 24 3823 2521
Admission: Adult 40,000 VND (~$1.60), concessions available; some special exhibitions may have separate fees.
How to Get to Vietnam National Museum of History#
The museum is on 1 Trang Tien Street in the Hoan Kiem district near the east end of Hoan Kiem Lake. From Hanoi Railway Station it’s about 2.5 km (10-15 minutes by taxi). Several local buses stop on Tran Quy Cap and Hang Bai streets; a 10-20 minute walk from the Old Quarter.
Tips for Visiting Vietnam National Museum of History#
- Arrive near opening time (8:30-9:00) to avoid school groups and to read labels in relative quiet.
- Look for the Champa and Chinese ceramic displays which often surprise visitors with intricate glazing and forms.
- Combine with a walk around the nearby Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter-it's a short taxi or 10-15 minute walk.
Best Time to Visit Vietnam National Museum of History#
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and fewer monsoon interruptions; museum is indoor so focus on crowd levels rather than weather.
Weather & Climate near Vietnam National Museum of History#
Vietnam National Museum of History's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1626 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 18 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| February | Good | 15° - 20° | 18° | 29 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.3h |
| March | Very Good | 18° - 23° | 20° | 39 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 91 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.5h |
| May | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 194 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 36° | 242 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 36° | 273 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 35° | 301 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 245 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 25° | 22° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.0h |
| December | Very Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 18 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
