Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
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The mission of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is to implement various tasks including scientific research, collecting, object inventory, storage, exhibition, performance, and educational activities in order to contribute to the safeguarding of cultural diversity of different ethnic groups in Vietnam, in Southeast Asia and around the world. Tickets & Fees (2019): - ADMISSION 40,000VND/person - DISCOUNT Vietnamese students: 15,000VND/student (valid student card required); Pupils (age 6 - age 18): 10,000VND/pupil; Beneficiaries of preferential policies on cultural enjoyment (elder people, severe disabilities etc.): 50% of ticket price; Minority ethnic people: 50% of ticket price (valid identity card required). FREE ADMISSION Children under 6 years old; Special severe disabilities; ICOM members (valid membership card required); Friends of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (valid card required); Journalists (valid journalist card required); Donors. TOUR GUIDE Vietnamese indoor tour guide: 50,000VND Vietnamese outdoor tour guide: 50,000VND Vietnamese tour guide for all exhibitions: 100,000VND French/English indoor tour guide: 100,000VND CAMERA Tourist camera: 50,000VND/camera Location for rent: The museum has airy spaces with nice view, modern facilities, and professional service team that are suitable for organizing national and international workshops, conferences and events... Auditorium in the Bronze Drum Building with capacity of 300 people Conference room in the Kite-wing Building with capacity of 100 people Seminar room with capacity of 50 people Spaces for organizing out-door events Event organization: Receive orders to hold cultural events at the Museum for organizations and families upon requests. Receive orders to hold cultural events outside of the Museum according to partners' requirements: Art performances: ca trù, puppetry, Xoan singing, gongs... Traditional handicraft demonstrations: making folk toys, cooking traditional dishes, making palm-leaf conical hats, making pottery, weaving...
Ngo Hai Anh
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This museum is fantastic. A great way to learn about Vietnam, but also really the whole world! There are two very well air-conditioned buildings. One building is for South East Asia more broadly, some works from all over the world, and a rotating exhibit (currently about everyday life in Korea). The second building is just about the different people of Vietnam. I learned so much through the signs in the South East Asia building about the pieces and how they relate to the culture. The Vietnamese building was also interesting with some videos to watch - and it looked like you might be able to get an audio tour but I couldn’t see any signs to buy one. The outdoor area was my favourite - but very hot as we went in summer. You can go into all the houses, and the signs explain what part of Vietnam the houses are from. There are also tombs and boats to look at, and lots of shade from all the trees. Note: To enter the homes, you must take your shoes off. Wear some easy to take on and off shoes! ☺️ There are 2 cafes, toilets and 2 souvenir shops too. For 40k ticket entrance, this is a must see. We really enjoyed our time and spent maybe 3 hours here, and got a hibiscus iced tea at the cafe after. Only thing is getting a taxi when you leave is not super easy. We walked down the road a bit until we found one driving by.
Emily Blackwell
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These are the main attractions of the capital Hanoi when you come here. You will feel it if you want to learn about the history, culture, and people of Vietnam. and the results are interesting. Thank you very much, I am a tour guide. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Established November 12, 1997 with Area 2,000 m2. has the function of scientific research, collection, inventory, preservation, and restoration of artifacts and documents about ethnic groups; organize exhibitions, performances and other forms of activities to introduce, disseminate and educate about the historical and cultural values of ethnic groups at home and abroad; providing research materials on ethnic groups for industries; Training research, professional, and management staff in museum anthropology. The museum is located at Nguyen Van Huyen street, Quan Hoa ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi city, next to Nguyen Khanh Toan street and opposite Nghia Do park. The museum preserves and displays many cultural artifacts of all 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, including 15,000 artifacts, 42,000 films (with color photos), 2,190 positive films, 273 audio tapes of interviews and music, 373 video tapes and 25 CD-Roms (as of 2000). These artifacts are classified according to many different criteria such as: ethnicity, uses, costumes, jewelry, agricultural tools, fishing tools, weapons, household appliances, musical instruments, religion and beliefs, weddings. prayers, funerals and many other spiritual and social activities. The permanent exhibition area in the Bronze Drum Court introduces all 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. There are many common artifacts in people's daily lives here. Particularly rich are ethnic fabrics, such as loincloths, dresses, scarves... decorated with different traditional techniques; woven items, especially baskets, baskets, and trays; musical instruments made of bamboo and dried gourd shells; ceremonial artifacts... Along with artifacts, in the galleries there are also photos and documentaries, reflecting all aspects of tangible and intangible culture, typical features of life and creativity. created by ethnic groups. LE ANH TUAN INTERNATIONAL TOUR GUIDE. thanks.
Lê Tuân
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Working and opening hours are not clear (-1 star). I have visited this venue many times and they have always been closed – the guard has never been helpful with divulging when they will decide to be open again, usually trying to dismiss the pesky tourists (additional -1 star). The venue has amazing content and very clearly describes all of the ethnicities in Vietnam, their lifestyle, and their origins in French, English and Vietnamese. A superb collection of artifacts. The adjacent paper kite building seems to be the home of temporary exhibitions. As of current, there are Indonesian artifacts and works on display. On site, there is the Truc Lam restaurant which serves tea and coffee, and also in the architectural village, there is a canteen operated by the non-profit school, Hoa Sua. The Hoa Sua canteen is a bit of a disaster. Finally, the architectural village is great for a stroll and has a water puppet theatre if the cacophony and simplistic display is your thing. If you want to dive deep, plan on spending four or even six hours on site. I highly recommend, if only they had more accommodating and friendly staff who actually cared that Vietnam‘s heritage and culture is on display. They simply don’t.
RayRayRay Tan
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Đ. Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Quan Hoa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
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+84 24 3756 2193
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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 located on a 43,799-square-metre property in the Cầu Giấy District, about 8 km from the city center.
attractions: Chùa Hà, Vietnam National Museum of Nature, Riverside Hanoi Hotel, FTE Ba Dinh Hotel, Museum of Armored Forces, Royal St Hanoi Hotel, Hiệp Hội Vườn Quốc Gia Và Khu Bảo Tồn Thiên Nhiên Việt Nam, restaurants: Tiệm mì tươi ramen2go, Góc Hà Nội Quán, Bún Bò Huế Trịnh - cs2, Saju Sushi & BBQ Restaurant, Lẩu Wang - Vua Buffet Lẩu - Số 265 Tô Hiệu, Hai Xom Beer Restaurant, Cong Cafe, Ka Coffee, Hẻm Quán, KFC Hoang Quoc Viet

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