Vietnam has a multicultural social and historical fabric. The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote socio-cultural diversity within the country. It houses a spectacular array of art, artefacts, and common household implements from Vietnam's various ethnic groups. The museum attracts students and practitioners of anthropology as it contains fine examples of tribal art and traditional village houses. The museum is located in the lush Cầu Giấy area, which is a 7-kilometer trip from the center of the city. The museum has over 15,000 artefacts indoors, including photographs and other multimedia such as audiotapes, all are labeled in English, French and Vietnamese; and an interesting display of interactive exhibits outdoors. There is an array of traditional games and activities, including calligraphy, the popular O An Quan or stone game, and the water puppet show for visitors to participate in. The museum is suitable for all ages and surely a must visit attraction while in Hanoi.
It is 7.6 km away from the city center.
The museum is a 20-minute taxi ride from the city center or you can take minibus #14 that runs from Dinh Tien Hoang Street to the Nghia Tan stop a few blocks from the museum.
Taxi Fare : 10,000 VND
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thrusday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Adults: VND 40,000
Students/ Elderly/ Minorities: VND 15,000
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