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According to an announcement from the Vietnam Military History Museum, on September 30, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum ceased receiving and serving visitors at its previous location at 28A Dien Bien Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, and will operate at its new address: Km 6+500 Thang Long Boulevard, Tay Mo Ward, Dai Mo Commune, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. The new look of the Vietnam Military History Museum includes: a prominent museum building with a front yard and a 45-meter-high Victory Tower, along with a four-story museum building and a ground floor, covering 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 constructed by the Ministry of National Defence starting in 2019, covering an area of 386,600 m². It is one of six national museums and the leading museum in the military system. To promote the historical value of its artifacts to a wider audience, the Vietnam Military History Museum has been rebuilt on a large and modern scale.
Entrance to the museum
Accordingly, the Vietnam Military History Museum Project is large-scale and of paramount importance; its architecture and structure are complex, the construction volume is large, and it requires high technical and aesthetic standards, necessitating simultaneous construction of all components across the entire site. This is also an important project aimed at celebrating 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 Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army.
The exterior displays weapons and equipment used during wartime.
The museum employs many new display methods, combining 3D mapping technologies; information retrieval screens, photographic media, automatic audio guides, and QR codes for accessing information on artifacts and images, along with over 60 video clips introducing campaigns, battles, and historical figures, providing visitors with a completely new experience.
The symbolic structure, representing the aspiration for peace, features branches, green shoots, and doves rising from the wreckage of the aircraft.
The museum will display six themes following the historical progression from the early days of nation-building and defense to the period of national construction and protection from 1976 to the present day. The themes are as follows:
- Topic 1: The early stages of nation-building and national defense
- Topic 2: Defending Independence from 939 to 1858
- Topic 3: Fighting against French colonialism and achieving national independence from 1858 to 1945
- Topic 4: Resistance against French colonial invasion, 1945-1954
- Topic 5: The resistance war against the US from 1954 to 1975
- Topic 6: Building and defending the country from 1976 to the present day
Visitors actively participate in activities to learn about the nation's history.
Currently, the Vietnam Military History Museum houses and displays more than 150,000 artifacts. Among them are four national treasures: two MIG-21 aircraft (numbers 4324 and 5121), a T54B tank (number 843), and a map outlining the fighting strategy during the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
The "Silver Swallow" MiG-21, serial number 4324.
The legendary T-54B tank, serial number 843, was recognized as a National Treasure by the State in 2012.
The exhibits are arranged aesthetically while simultaneously highlighting the main theme of each section.
From the moment the first images of the Vietnam Military History Museum were released, many people were astonished by its "enormous" scale. On social media, many expressed their desire to see firsthand the timeless equipment associated with the nation's founding history.
Museums are not only repositories of artifacts but also bridges between the past and the present, helping today's generation better understand the arduous journeys of their ancestors in protecting and building the nation. For the Vietnam Military History Museum, this mission is further emphasized by its new space, which offers grandeur and modernity while preserving the sacred historical value of each artifact.
The unique display method offers new experiences for visitors.
Ms. Mai, a resident of Nam Tu Liem district, shared her excitement about the opportunity to explore the new space of the Vietnam Military History Museum: “Hearing that the museum had just opened and admission was free, I made arrangements to come here on the very first day. It's great to have a place so close to home that helps me learn more about the history and heroic stories of our nation.”
At the same time, John's family from Florida, USA, who were on a trip to Vietnam, also took the opportunity to visit the museum. "We are very happy to have found such a special destination. This is a valuable opportunity for ourselves and our children to learn more about the history of your country," John shared with a smile.
John's family is from Florida, USA.
Through the diverse emotions of both locals and international visitors, it's clear that the new space of the Vietnam Military History Museum is truly a meaningful destination for all ages. Here, whether Vietnamese people wanting to learn more about their nation's glorious history or foreign visitors seeking to explore the depth of our country's culture, everyone can find inspiring stories. The museum space has created a valuable experience, helping everyone understand more about their roots, traditions, and national pride.
