It will probably come as no surprise to visitors to this museum that the general tone is very patriotic and full of praise for Vietnamese soldiers' achievements in unequal battles with the French and Americans. Displays consist mostly of photographs and dioramas of battle scenes, while outside a jumbled pile of planes, tanks, bombs, and guns brings home the ugliness of war. For a view of the surrounding area, climb the neighboring Flag Tower (Cot Co), and for a deeper exploration of Hanoi's past, head round the corner to the Hanoi Citadel, now listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Army (Military History) Museum
28 Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh District
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Neighborhood
French Quarter
Hours
Daily 8–11:30am, 1–4:30pm (closed Mon, Fri)
Phone
04/3733-4682
Prices
20,000d
Web site
Army (Military History) Museum
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28 Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh District HanoiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.