War Remnants Museum

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This was well worth the money ($40k) to visit. You can use your credit card to pay separately from the ticket dispenser next to the cashier. You learn about their war history especially agent orange - very sad. Might be a little too graphic for the younger audiences.

We happened to visit the War Remnants museum on the 50th anniversary of reunification. So it was a huge day in Vietnam marking 50 years since the end of the war. The museum was only 80,000 Dong each (~£2.30) to get in. We felt this was amazing value. Before entering me and my girlfriend had no knowledge about the Vietnam war. However exiting 3 hours later we felt as thought we knew a lot. Inside the museum you can read the full timeline of the war. It’s quite distressing seeing what the Americans did and many people were quite emotional. There are photos which are very disturbing and show the extent of the pain the Vietnamese went through. Outside the building there were military vehicles and weapons which were fascinating to look at. Overall really glad we went and it has given us a real insight to the horrors that occurred. This really is a must if you are visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

A powerful and well-curated glimpse into Vietnam's history. The preserved war remnants tell compelling stories—both haunting and inspiring. A must-visit for anyone wanting to reflect on the past and appreciate the sacrifices that shaped the present.

The best place to visit in Saigon. You'll see how Vietnam and the US fought the war. Every minute detail of the war is being shown in the museum. I think it's such a great place to visit if you're interested in the history of Vietnam or you love reading about the world politics or international relations.

Typically when I visit a museum in America I'm both enlightened and uplifted - not the later case here in Vietnam?. Horror. Dread. Empathy. Remorse? The images are too graphic to post. But if you've ever fought in war, heard stories from family members who have, or have been associated in any way with the destruction that wars cause, then well... you get the picture. As an American it's unsettling but at the same time unifying to share the experience with people from all different countries (and perspectives), including Vietnamese. If you're not emotionally moved after visiting then I can't imagine you're human.