War Remnants Museum

A Grade I museum holding more than 20,000 documents and artifacts on the remnants left by war

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01. History and development Founded on 4 September 1975 under the name Exhibition House for American and Puppet Crimes. In 1990 the museum was renamed the Exhibition House for Crimes of War and Aggression, and it has officially borne the name War Remnants Museum since 4 July 1995. The museum is a member of the International Network of Museums for Peace (INMP) and the International Council of Museums (ICOM), and it belongs to the Vietnamese museum system. 02. Collection & displays The museum preserves more than 20,000 documents, artifacts, photographs and documentary films on the history and remnants of war in the modern and contemporary period. The permanent displays focus on the war, the consequences of war, the prison regime, Agent Orange, international support for Vietnam and the memories of war correspondents. The outdoor grounds display many military vehicles and weapons; the museum also has an educational space for children. 03. Highlights - A perspective on war and peace: the displays are designed to help visitors understand the consequences of war and raise awareness of the value of peace. - Varied experiences: group tours and hands-on activities linked to peace education. - An internationally recognised destination: in 2024 the museum was ranked first by Tripadvisor among the Top 10 museums worth visiting in Asia. 04. Good to know - Some displays deal directly with war, injuries and the aftermath of war, and may feel heavy for certain visitors. - The museum offers group guiding services and commentary through wireless headset devices. - Tickets can be purchased online and a QR code used to enter. Online tickets can be booked for a visit date within 30 days of purchase. 05. Visitor information - Ticket price: Adults 40,000 VND per person; pupils and students with a valid card 20,000 VND per person - Free admission for children under 6, people with disabilities and members of poor households. - Ticketing: Tickets can be bought directly at the museum gate or booked in advance on the official website.

English text: machine translation from the Localis platform — proper names kept in Vietnamese.