Ethnology Museum Hanoi

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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 …

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Apr 1, 2025
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology was one of the most insightful stops during my time in Hanoi. The well-curated exhibits provided a deep dive into the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, with beau…Full review by HarirajanTV
Mar 16, 2025
A very nice museum showing the different ethnic groups that make up the Vietnamese people. The outdoor buildings are examples of the different housing throughout Vietnam.Full review by Sue M
Mar 15, 2025
Very informative, good mix of interior museum plus a bonus to walk around outdoors to see various types of house construction and lifestyles for different areas in Vietnam. A bonus was special textil…Full review by adventure7time
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Where do we get a guide for this tour. What is the fees for a guided tour at the Vietnam museum of ethnology? Thank you
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You don't require a guide. It's a small 2 storied building and everything is written on the walls. If you still need, you can hire the guide at the premises. You won't take more than 30 …
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You don't require a guide. It's a small 2 storied building and everything is written on the walls. If you still need, you can hire the guide at the premises. You won't take more than 30 mnts to finish seeing the entire museum.
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How far is it from Old Quarter?
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I would certainly take a taxi, or Grab car. The hotel or hostel where you are staying should be able to arrange a reliable taxi or Grab car. Be sure to give the driver the correct address …
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I would certainly take a taxi, or Grab car. The hotel or hostel where you are staying should be able to arrange a reliable taxi or Grab car. Be sure to give the driver the correct address as well as the name of the place you are going.
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Are shorts allowed?
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Yes Many wear shorts. It is only in operational Temples or Pagodas shorts are not permitted in the inner sanctums. Some of the more major ones like the Ancient Temple in Hue …
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Yes Many wear shorts. It is only in operational Temples or Pagodas shorts are not permitted in the inner sanctums. Some of the more major ones like the Ancient Temple in Hue provide cover up robes for hire at minimal costs to allow entry. Ho Chi Min's tomb also requires long trousers.
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Will this be open during tet? What are your hours during the week of tet?
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Sorry I am not certain but the web page says it is closed on the Vietnam anew Yeat. There’s on email address on the website so I would try that.
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