War Remnants Museum

Gary Todd · CC0

The Vietnam War told through documentary photography — heavy, direct and hard to forget.

Many international visitors rank this among the most worthwhile places in Vietnam, and it is also the one that leaves people silent longest. The yard outside displays captured aircraft, tanks, helicopters and ordnance. But the weight is in the photographic rooms upstairs: the room on the consequences of Agent Orange, and the Requiem room of work by photojournalists killed covering the war on both sides. The presentation takes a clear side and does not hide it, but most of what is on the walls is documentary photography taken by Western correspondents. Not suitable for young children.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit War Remnants Museum?

Year-round; mornings are quieter

How much does it cost to visit War Remnants Museum?

40,000d (indicative — check at the counter)

How long do you need at War Remnants Museum?

2 hours

What are the opening hours of War Remnants Museum?

07:30 - 17:30

Did you know

The museum displays objects and documentary photography from the Vietnam War.
The outdoor yard holds captured aircraft, tanks, helicopters and ordnance.
The Requiem room gathers work by photojournalists killed during the war on both sides.
A separate section covers the consequences of Agent Orange.

Travel tips

The material is heavy, especially the Agent Orange section — think carefully about bringing young children.
Allow at least two hours; rushing it means understanding almost nothing.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Remnants_Museum

Updated: 2026-08-16