The building, which was designed by a French architect, is a combination of Asian and Western architectural styles. It was turned into a museum in 1987.
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Meanwhile, the Museum of HCMC was designed and built by the French authorities in Saigon in 1885. Before functioning as a museum in 1978, the complex was the residence of the governor-general of French Indochina and the governor of Cochinchina during the French-domination period (1858-1945).





Source: Saigon Times

HCM City adds 44 olds villas to preserved list
The HCM City People's Committee has added 44 old villas to the conservation list for their historical and cultural importance.