About Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is a special cultural address in Hanoi, dedicated to honoring and introducing the role and position of Vietnamese women in history and society. Visiting Hanoi, in addition to landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Cathedral,… the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is also a reasonable choice for tourists. So let Smile Travel provide you with basic information before exploring this museum.
Overview Vietnamese Women’s Museum
1. Some basic information about the Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Located at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is an attractive destination for those who want to learn more about the traditional beauty and strength of Vietnamese women. .
With opening hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, combined with a convenient geographical location, visitors can easily visit at any time. Currently, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is preserving many documents with extremely valuable content, along with a scientific and impressive display of the stories of women from all over the country. Vietnam, especially, must mention the profound silent contributions and sacrifices of women in the past, present and future.
Displaying traditional costumes of Vietnamese women
To get to the museum from the old town area, you can ride a motorbike, car, bicycle, or taxi along Hoan Kiem Lake from Le Thai To, then turn onto Ba Trieu street and when you reach the intersection with Ly Thuong Kiet, you turn left to get there, and to be sure, you should use Google maps to avoid getting lost. If you walk, it only takes you about 7-10 minutes to move.
If you want to experience traveling by bus, Smile Travel advises you to take bus numbers: 02, 08ACT, 09B, 34, 38. These buses will have points. The stop is about 700m from the museum, so you will get off the bus and walk here.
Currently, the ticket price to enter the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is 40,000 VND/ticket (nearly 2 USD). Visitors can buy tickets at the main entrance of the museum and then visit. And these ticket prices may change, so we will always update the latest ticket prices for visitors’ reference.
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2. Go back in time and learn the history of the Vietnamese Women’s Museum
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum was established in 1987, under the Vietnam Women’s Union. The idea of establishing the museum comes from the desire to preserve, preserve and display valuable documents and artifacts related to the life, labor, struggles and contributions of Vietnamese women to the cause of construction and protect the Fatherland.
In 1995, the museum officially opened to visitors, marking an important milestone in the museum’s development process.
Through the stages, the museum has been constantly improved and upgraded to meet the increasing visiting needs of the public. The display system is regularly updated with new artifacts and documents, along with the organization of rich cultural and artistic activities.
The museum also organizes many activities such as exhibitions, talks, seminars, and classes on women’s history, to create a space for exchange, learning and sharing for the community.
From 2006 to 2010: The Museum regularly revised the display system, divided into 3 main themes: Women in the family, women in history and women’s fashion, to honor the beauty and diverse roles of Vietnamese women.
And it is with great pride that in 2015-2016, the museum entered the top 25 most attractive museums in Asia with two awards “Vietnamese Women 2015” and “Vietnam’s Leading Tourist Attraction”.
Thus, from a small idea, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum has become a special cultural address, contributing to honoring and preserving the traditional values of Vietnamese women.
Vietnamese Women’s Museum is on Vietnam’s top tourist attractions
3. Discover everything about the Vietnamese Women’s Museum
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is an extremely valuable cultural treasure, preserving and displaying valuable artifacts and documents about the life, labor, struggles and contributions of Vietnamese women through the ages. period. With an area of nearly 500m2, it includes 2 buildings: the main building and the annex. The main building has 4 floors displaying products and artifacts, while the auxiliary building is a restaurant and coffee area. When visiting the museum, you will have the opportunity to discover many interesting things:
1st floor: Where you can find souvenir shops, where you can buy beautiful small gifts imbued with Vietnamese culture.
2nd floor: Recreating the traditional daily life of Vietnamese women through the ages, from taking care of the family to community activities.
3rd floor: Introducing the image of heroic Vietnamese women, actively participating in the resistance wars to protect the Fatherland.
4th floor: A space dedicated to the theme of women’s fashion, displaying collections of ao dai, traditional and modern costumes, helping you better understand the transformation of fashion through the ages.
After visiting the main court, visitors can stop by the museum’s restaurant to rest, relax and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or a snack in an airy, green campus.
The outstanding tourist attraction in Hanoi
4. What should you note when visiting the Vietnamese Women’s Museum?
When visiting the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, you should note the following things to have a meaningful trip:
Opening hours: The museum is usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. However, to ensure the most accurate information, you should call in advance to check the opening schedule.
Attire: You should wear polite, comfortable clothes for ease of movement and sightseeing.
Personal belongings: You should bring a camera to save beautiful moments at the museum. Also, don’t forget to bring a small bottle of water in case you get thirsty.
Tour guide: If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the artifacts and historical stories, you can hire a tour guide.
Taking photos: You can freely take photos in permitted areas. However, please respect the common space and do not affect others.
Preserving artifacts: When visiting, you need to maintain general hygiene and not touch the artifacts on display.
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