Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Entry Ticket
Cau Giay, Hanoi
Activity
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Discover the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi with an entry ticket. Explore the indoor galleries, see life-sized traditional houses, and enjoy live folk shows and water puppet performances.
Highlights
- Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology with an entry ticket
- Discover the cultural heritage of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups
- Admire over 15,000 cultural relics and a multimedia archive
- See authentic dwellings in the open-air Ethnic Architecture Garden
- Enjoy live water puppet shows and folk cultural performances
Description
Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, a premier national institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Admire the museum’s striking architecture, designed by Tay ethnic architect Ha Duc Linh, and shaped like a Dong Son bronze drum, a symbol of ancient Vietnamese civilization. Explore the three core zones: the Bronze Drum Indoor Exhibition Hall, the open-air Ethnic Architecture Garden, and the Kite Tower showcasing Southeast Asian ethnic cultures. Discover over 15,000 cultural relics, including intricate embroidered ethnic costumes, handcrafted musical instruments, farming and fishing tools, sacrificial ritual objects, wedding and funeral supplies, and traditional jewelry. Step inside full-scale authentic dwellings of diverse ethnic communities, including stilt houses, thatched cottages, and wooden clan halls. Learn about unique customs such as elevated bamboo platforms and traditional house-building techniques. On weekends, enjoy live water puppet shows and folk cultural performances, adding immersive vitality to your visit.Includes
Access to indoor galleries with cultural relics Access to outdoor Ethnic Architecture Garden Live folk shows and water puppet performances on weekendsExcludes
Guided tours Food and drinksImportant Information
- The museum is closed every Monday Recommended visiting time is 3–4 hours The museum aims to foster mutual understanding among Vietnam’s multi-ethnic communities