War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Located in the former US Information Service building in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, War Remnants Museum is one of the more popular museums in Vietnam.
US Army aircraft
military tanks
When it was opened in 1975, it was named Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes and subsequently changed to Exhibition House for Crimes of War and Aggression. As one of the most popular museums in Vietnam, it receives half a million visitors annually, especially those who are interested in the histories of Vietnam War and Indochina War.
ammunition
War Remnants Museum interior
First to greet visitors is the artillery and armour collection within the compound of the museum. Exhibits include an F-5A fighter, M48 Patton tank and UH-1 "Huey" helicopter.
exhibits
exhibits
An on-going project at this museum is to create awareness on the consequences of Agent Orange used in the US war of aggression in Vietnam and to convey the message to help Agent Orange victims integrate into society.
visitors reading the clippings on display
a blown up photo from Vietnam War
Although many foreign visitors claim that this museum is biased towards Vietnam, viewing the graphic photos, one realises that there is no "right" in wars, only "wrong" all the way for all parties involved.
emotional visitors reading about Agent Orange victims
victims of Agent Orange
As a civilised society, it is our duty to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
a visitor engrossed in the exhibits
a tribute to photographers who perished while covering Indochina War
Entrance ticket to War Remnants Museum:
Adult: VND 40,000
Child 6 - 15 years: VND 20,000
Child under 6 years: free of charge
one of the exhibition halls
photo documentary
War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is open daily from 7.30am until 6pm.
display of some military equipment used by US Troops during Vietnam War
60mm Mortar (Navy)
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