Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Hanoi

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is …

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Apr 1, 2025
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology was one of the most insightful stops during my time in Hanoi. The well-curated exhibits provided a deep dive into the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with beau…Full review by HarirajanTV
Mar 16, 2025
A very nice museum showing the different ethnic groups that make up the Vietnamese people. The outdoor buildings are examples of the different housing throughout Vietnam.Full review by Sue M
Mar 15, 2025
Very informative, good mix of interior museum plus a bonus to walk around outdoors to see various types of house construction and lifestyles for different areas in Vietnam. A bonus was special textil…Full review by adventure7time
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A short taxi or motorbike ride outside of Hanoi's center brings you to the Museum of Ethnology. The French-designed building and surroundin…
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Facts

Established:12 November 1997
Located:Nguyễn Văn Huyên Road, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Area:2,000 m² (21,500 sq ft)
Visitors:500,000 annually
Director:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Nhật Quang

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Where do we get a guide for this tour. What is the fees for a guided tour at the Vietnam museum of ethnology? Thank you
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You don't require a guide. It's a small 2 storied building and everything is written on the walls. If you still need, you can hire the guide at the premises. You won't take more than 30 …
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You don't require a guide. It's a small 2 storied building and everything is written on the walls. If you still need, you can hire the guide at the premises. You won't take more than 30 mnts to finish seeing the entire museum.
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How far is it from Old Quarter?
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Hello! It's about 20 minutes from the old quarter. But it depends also on the traffic. You can get grab taxi which will cost about 4-5 usd or you can also use the Hanoi bus. For the bus, it …
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Hello! It's about 20 minutes from the old quarter. But it depends also on the traffic. You can get grab taxi which will cost about 4-5 usd or you can also use the Hanoi bus. For the bus, it will take at least an hour but it's cheaper. Hanoi bus is just 7,000 or 8,000 vnd. The exchange rate now is about 23,000 vnd for 1 usd. If you use the bus, use google maps to check the bus number and the nearest stop from where you are. It also indicates if you need to change bus and how many stops before you arrive in your destination. I hope it helps.
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Are shorts allowed?
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Yes Many wear shorts. It is only in operational Temples or Pagodas shorts are not permitted in the inner sanctums. Some of the more major ones like the Ancient Temple in Hue …
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Yes Many wear shorts. It is only in operational Temples or Pagodas shorts are not permitted in the inner sanctums. Some of the more major ones like the Ancient Temple in Hue provide cover up robes for hire at minimal costs to allow entry. Ho Chi Min's tomb also requires long trousers.
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Will this be open during tet? What are your hours during the week of tet?
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I can’t help as I am no longer in Vietnam. Perhaps who ever is in charge of your lodging in Hanoi might be of help. Have fun!
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