Hầm Vũ Khí Bí Mật Secret Weapon Cellar — Attraction in Ho Chi Minh City

This is confusing at first because there are two entrances. The earlier reviews are accurate because the left entrance is a fake/imitation ancestral house made to profit off the real Secret Weapons Museum. I don't condone scams and ppl leeching others for money but to be fair, the staff on the left side entrance said that they require a 30K VND ticket/entrance fee which doesn't hurt a tourist's pocket in clear English so I still tried it out with my expectations being properly set that if I want to try out the free one, I should go to the opposite entrance instead.

Still, be cautious because some foreigners were required to buy drinks at the eatery at the front of this store and the supposedly purchased tickets are also claimed there.

30K VND does compensate because even if it's "fake," there are more props, bigger cellar and a long 10-15m? wall ladder leading you to a sink on the second floor. I wouldn't enter though if I was required to pay more than this actually.

This left side entrance is more like a quick stop to take photos with aesthetic, vintage with Oriental/Western influences and experience how to go inside a floor-wide bunker below the ground floor with a secret passage leading to the 2nd floor. Quick way to have fun overall.

For the right entrance, the man who is in charge of the ACTUAL/REAL weapons cellar is so kind and accomodating to foreigners. He also sent me a phone translated message to be careful of the other staff and the left side entrance but I still went for the pictures prior. He also clearly stated that tip is not required and totally optional. Actual place closed from 11:31 AM - 12:59 PM so refer to the 4th picture I've sent.

The displays here are indeed more legit because there were newspaper articles, media-related documents and books) images of the actual history on why this is a "Secret Weapons Museum." The bunker here though is more legit because the weapons being in a secret bunker makes more sense than the earlier bunker with a bedroom with no weapons.

Overall, this is worth trying and I strongly encourage everyone to go to the right entrance (AGAIN, BE CAREFUL AND DON'T GO TO THE LEFT ENTRANCE) and give the kind staff some tip for him to at least have some quick munch/coffee or something lol

(Also, it's quite suspicious bc if the left side is supposedly has risks of being a "scammy location" for tourists, why does the local authorities/government let this operate? I do have thoughts or two for them being cunning but just be careful of the left side entrance with that...

A fascinating and humbling place to visit if you’re interested in Vietnam’s war history. Hầm Vũ Khí Bí Mật is a secret weapon cellar hidden in plain sight within a modest home in District 3. What looks like an ordinary residence actually concealed weapons used during the resistance against the South Vietnamese government and the U.S. forces.

Our visit was guided by a passionate volunteer who shared the gripping backstory of the house, the people who lived there, and the vital role this hideout played. You’re guided through three levels, each with historical artifacts and displays. The highlight was undoubtedly the third level, accessible through a hidden trapdoor in the tiled floor, which reveals an underground bunker stacked with weapons, explosives, and tunnels. It’s a tight space, but stepping inside adds a whole new level of realism.

Bullet holes still scar the front gate, a chilling reminder of raids and the danger faced by those hiding the arsenal. It’s not a flashy museum, but that’s what makes it feel authentic.

At the end, donations are welcomed for the guide who truly brings history to life. An unforgettable stop that’s both educational and emotional.

Friday 9–11 AM 1–5 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 9 AM–5 PM Tuesday. 9 AM–5 PM Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM Thursday. ...

Hầm Vũ Khí Bí Mật (Secret Weapons Bunker) in Ho Chi Minh City is a small but meaningful historical site that offers a fascinating look into Vietnam’s underground resistance during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Hidden inside an ordinary-looking house, this secret bunker was used by the Viet Cong to store weapons and supplies, with cleverly concealed trap doors leading to underground storage spaces. The site has been preserved as a small museum, with displays of weapons, photos, and stories that help bring this piece of history to life.

Though it’s a small attraction, it’s quiet, well-presented, and very impactful, especially with a guide to explain the context.

If you’re in Ho Chi Minh City and interested in wartime history and the resilience of the Vietnamese resistance, Hầm Vũ Khí Bí Mật is definitely worth a short,...