Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
Bảo tàng Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
An 1890 French neoclassical palace that presents Saigon's urban history, and a popular backdrop for wedding photos.
The building was originally a commercial exhibition hall for the French colonial government. It later served as the governor-general's residence and then as Gia Long Palace during the Ngo Dinh Diem era. Legend says a tunnel runs from beneath the building to Independence Palace. Inside, the museum displays Saigon's history, folk customs, currency, handicrafts and resistance war relics. Admission is about VND 30,000. The white colonnades and staircases are very photogenic, and couples often take wedding photos here. It is located on Le Thanh Ton Street, about a 5-minute walk from both Independence Palace and the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh City Municipal Theatre)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
- Ben Thanh Market
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street & City Hall
- Independence Palace
- Nguyen Van Binh Book Street
- Bitexco Financial Tower (Saigon Skydeck)
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts