The Vietnam Military History Museum is an important cultural site that plays a key role in preserving and promoting the nation’s military heritage. It serves the needs of research, learning, sightseeing, and cultural enjoyment for both domestic visitors and international tourists. The Victory Tower is regarded as the iconic symbol of the Vietnam Military History Museum.

 
Let Hotel du Parc Hanoi take you on a journey to explore the Victory Tower at the Vietnam Military History Museum.

 

Source: People’s Army Newspaper

 
I. Where is the Vietnam Military History Museum? Opening Hours? Ticket Price

 
1. Where is the Vietnam Military History Museum located?

 
The Vietnam Military History Museum was constructed by the Ministry of National Defense in 2019 at Km 6+500 Thang Long Boulevard, Xuan Phuong Ward, Hanoi. The museum covers a total area of 386,600 square meters.

 
2. Opening hours

 
– Morning: 8:00 – 11:30
– Afternoon: 13:00 – 16:30

 
Note: The Vietnam Military History Museum is closed every Monday and Friday.

 
3. Price

 
a. Ticket price

 
The ticket price for the Vietnam Military History Museum is 40,000 VND/person/visit.

 
b. Free of charge

 
– Children as defined by the Law on Children.
– Elderly people aged 80 and above.
– Persons with particularly severe disabilities as defined by the Law on Persons with Disabilities.
– Individuals entitled to cultural benefits under the law, including: people with disabilities, lonely elderly people; those receiving care at social protection centers; and students of ethnic minority boarding schools.
– People with meritorious services to the revolution in accordance with the law on preferential treatment for contributors to the revolution.
– Veterans in accordance with the Law on Veterans.
– International guests of Party, State, Government, and National Assembly agencies, upon approval by the Minister of National Defense or the Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army.
– Officers, professional soldiers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, defense workers, and public employees of the Vietnam People’s Army, upon approval by the Minister of — National Defense or the Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army.

 
c. Discount 50% Group:

 
– Visitors aged from 16 to under 18.
– Students of universities, colleges, vocational schools, and vocational education centers.
– Elderly people aged from 60 to under 80.
– Persons with severe disabilities as defined by the Law on Persons with Disabilities.
– Residents of communities classified as especially disadvantaged areas; ethnic minorities living in border communes or safety-zone communes in accordance with the law.

 
If a visitor is eligible for more than one discount policy within this group, only a single 50% discount on the admission fee will be applied.

 
Note: Visitors must present valid identification documents to qualify for free or discounted admission, such as a Citizen ID Card, Identity Card, Certificate of Residence Information, Personal Identification Number Notice, or verified citizen information in the National Population Database. Students must present a valid student card issued by an educational institution within Vietnam’s national education system to verify eligibility based on age, residence, or student status.

 
II. Victory Tower

 
The design of the Vietnam Military History Museum is shaped like a crescent, with a system of tilted columns at various angles. The building consists of 4 upper floors and 1 basement. The highlight of this museum is the Victory Tower, located at the entrance, symbolizing the connection between the outdoor square and the interior of the building. With the unique combination of the building’s design and the tower, the Vietnam Military History Museum creates a strong visual impression for visitors.

 

Source: Internet

 
With a height of 45 meters and a five-pointed star on top of each other, the Victory Tower symbolizes the commemoration of 1945 – the year the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born.

 
The Victory Tower is designed to seem as though it is reaching up toward the sky, powerfully reflecting the will and spirit of the nation, with aspirations to rise higher and a deep commitment to peace. The five-pointed star represents the five social classes of Vietnam, symbolizing the five blocks of national unity: Scholars, Farmers, Workers, Merchants, and Soldiers.

 

Source: Dân Trí News

 
The left wing of the main building displays weapons and equipment used by the Vietnamese military and people during the resistance against French and American invasions.

 

Left wing Source: People’s Army Newspaper

 
The right wing of the main building showcases weapons and equipment used by the French and American forces during their invasion of Vietnam.

 

Right wing Source: People’s Army Newspaper

 
The first floor of the Vietnam Military History Museum is divided into six thematic sections, arranged chronologically to reflect Vietnam’s history of nation-building and defense, particularly during the resistance wars against the French and Americans.

 

Source: People’s Army Newspaper

 

Source: People’s Army Newspaper

 
– Theme 1: The Early Period of Nation-Building and Defense.
– Theme 2: Safeguarding National Independence from 939 to 1858.
– Theme 3: Resistance against French Colonialism and the Struggle for National Independence (1858–1945).
– Theme 4: The War of Resistance against French Colonial Invasion (1945–1954).
– Theme 5: The Resistance War against the United States (1954–1975).
– Theme 6: National Construction and Defense from 1976 to the Present.

 
III. Where to stay in Hanoi to visit the Vietnam Military History Museum?

 
To easily explore the Vietnam Military History Museum and other tourist spots, HÔTEL du PARC HANOI is the perfect choice for your stay in Hanoi.

 

 
Located about 10 km from the Vietnam Military History Museum, the hotel offers convenient access, making it easy for guests to reach the museum as well as other attractions in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

 
How to get to the Vietnam Military History Museum?

 
– By taxi: A Group taxi ride from the hotel to the museum usually costs between 130,000–170,000 VND, depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

 

 
– By motorbike: Visitors can book a ride-hailing motorbike for about 50,000–70,000 VND per trip.
– By bus: If traveling by bus, you can look up routes and stops to the Vietnam Military History Museum in advance via Google or Bus app. Note that bus routes operate daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

 

 
The bus routes with stops near the Museum at the new location include:
– 71B (My Dinh Bus Station – Xuan Mai)
– 74 (My Dinh Bus Station – Xuan Khanh)
– 87 (My Dinh Bus Station – Quoc Oai – Xuan Mai)
– 88 (My Dinh Bus Station – Hoa Lac – Xuan Mai)
– 107 (Kim Ma – Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism)
– 157 (My Dinh Bus Station – Son Tay Bus Station)
– E05 (Long Bien – Smart City Urban Area)
– E07 (Long Bien – Smart City Urban Area)
– E09 (West Lake Water Park – Smart City Urban Area)

 
After a day of exploration, visitors can return to a peaceful retreat where relaxation and elegance come together at HÔTEL du PARC HANOI.

 

 

 
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