According to the Notice of the Vietnam Military History Museum, on September 30, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum will stop receiving and serving visitors at 28A Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi and operate at the new address Km 6+500 Dai Lo Thang Long, Tay Mo Ward, Dai Mo, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi City. The new look of the Vietnam Military History Museum includes: The museum building stands out with the front yard and the 45 m high Victory Tower, along with the museum building block consisting of 4 floors above ground and 1 ground floor, with a construction area of 23,198 m². The total floor area of the main building is 64,640 m², with a total height of 35.8 m.
The Vietnam Military History Museum was newly invested in and built by the Ministry of National Defense in 2019, on an area of 386,600 m². This is one of the 6 national museums and the leading museum in the Army system. To promote the historical value of artifacts to the public, the Vietnam Military History Museum has been newly invested in and built on a large and modern scale.
Entrance to the museum
Accordingly, the Vietnam Military History Museum Project is large-scale and extremely important; the architecture and structure of the project are complex, the construction volume is large, the technical and aesthetic requirements are high, and the construction items must be implemented simultaneously on the entire construction site. This is also an important project to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army, the 35th anniversary of the National Defense Day and the 80th anniversary of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army.
Outside displays weapons and equipment used during wartime.
The museum applies many new display methods, combined with 3D mapping technology; information lookup screen devices, photo media, automatic audioguide and QR codes to look up information on artifacts, images and more than 60 video clips introducing campaigns, battles and historical figures, giving visitors a completely new experience.
The block symbolizes the desire for peace with tree branches, green shoots and doves flying up from the plane wreckage.
The museum will display 6 themes following the historical process from the early days of founding and defending the country to the period of building and protecting the country from 1976 to the present day. The themes are:
- Topic 1: The early days of nation building and defense
- Topic 2: Protecting independence from 939 to 1858
- Topic 3: Fighting against French colonialism, gaining national independence from 1858 to 1945
- Topic 4: Resistance against French colonial invasion, 1945 - 1954
- Topic 5: The resistance war against America from 1954 to 1975
- Topic 6: Building and defending the country from 1976 to the present day
Visitors are very active in participating in activities to learn about national history.
Currently, the Vietnam Military History Museum is preserving and displaying more than 150,000 artifacts. Among them are four national treasures including two MIG-21 aircraft numbered 4324 and 5121, a T54B tank numbered 843 and a map of the determination to fight in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
The "Silver Swallow" MiG-21 with serial number 4324
The legendary T-54B tank number 843, recognized by the State as a National Treasure in 2012
The artifacts are aesthetically arranged while highlighting the main content of each section.
Since the first images of the Vietnam Military History Museum were released, many people were amazed by the "super-huge" scale of this place. On social networking sites, many people expressed their desire to see with their own eyes the timeless equipment associated with the history of the country's founding.
A museum is not only a place to preserve artifacts but also a bridge between the past and the present, helping today's generation better understand the arduous journeys of our ancestors to protect and build the Fatherland. For the Vietnam Military History Museum, that mission is further emphasized when the new space brings grandeur and modernity, while still preserving the sacred historical value of each artifact.
Unique display methods bring new experiences to visitors
Ms. Mai, a resident of Nam Tu Liem district, shared her excitement at the opportunity to explore the new space of the Vietnam Military History Museum: "Hearing that the museum had just opened and was free to visit, I arranged to come here on the first day. It's great to have a place close to home that helps me learn more about the history and heroic stories of the nation."
At the same time, Mr. John’s family from Florida, USA, who was on a tour of Vietnam, also took the opportunity to visit the museum. “We are very happy to find such a special destination. This is a valuable opportunity for us and our children to learn more about the history of your country,” Mr. John shared with a smile.
Mr. John's family comes from Florida, USA.
Through the diverse emotions from both locals and international visitors, it can be seen that the new space of the Vietnam Military History Museum is truly a meaningful destination for all ages. Here, whether Vietnamese people want to learn more about the glorious history of the nation, or foreign visitors want to explore the cultural depth of our country, everyone can find inspiring stories for themselves. The museum space has created a valuable experience, helping everyone understand more about the origin, tradition and national pride.
