To commemorate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (3 February 1930 – 3 February 2026) and celebrate the success of the Party’s 14th National Congress, the Central Office of the Communist Party held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning in Hanoi for the new Communist Party Museum.

General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Permanent Secretariat Member Tran Cam Tu, and other current and former Party and State leaders attended the event.

A profound tribute to revolutionary history

Speaking at the ceremony, Vo Thanh Hung, Deputy Chief of the Central Office, emphasized the special significance of this project as a gesture of deep respect for the proud 96-year history of the Party.

Since its establishment in 1930 under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh, the Communist Party of Vietnam has led the country through immense challenges to achieve historic victories and national development.

According to Vo Thanh Hung, the new museum is not only intended to archive and preserve invaluable historical documents of the Party, but also to vividly and truthfully reflect the Party’s revolutionary journey alongside the Vietnamese people.

A “red address” for education and national pride

The museum will serve as a “red address” for educating Party members, youth, and the broader public on revolutionary traditions, idealism, and ethical values.

It will also offer the international community a comprehensive view of the Party’s role in Vietnam’s national liberation and global revolutionary movements.

The design concept integrates traditional Vietnamese cultural elements with modern architectural expression. The project seeks to embody harmony between the country’s heroic past and its aspirations for future development.

Set to become a major cultural and architectural landmark in Hanoi and across Vietnam, the museum is envisioned as a place future generations will be proud to visit - anchoring collective memory and national identity for decades to come.

Project planning and vision

Deputy Chief Hung called on the project’s investors, contractors, and relevant agencies to commit the highest level of determination and responsibility at every stage.

He stressed the need for rigorous oversight and timely resolution of any issues, along with absolute compliance with safety, environmental, and legal standards throughout implementation.

The museum is being developed by the General Administration Department of the Central Office of the Communist Party.

On 12 December 2025, the Politburo officially approved the museum’s design, rooted in the symbolic imagery of Vietnam’s rural heritage - bamboo groves and riverbanks - representing the enduring unity of village and nation.

Symbol of unity and future readiness

The museum’s architectural design will feature the motif “Rising Steel Rampart,” a powerful expression of the Party’s strength and the nation’s determination in the new era.

Incorporating world-class smart museum technology, the project is intended to showcase the deep bond between the Party and the people, and the ongoing journey to safeguard “Independence – Freedom – Happiness.”

Beyond construction, the project team will collect and process some 5,000 documents and artifacts from across the country, while designing exhibits and building a detailed curatorial framework.

The human resource strategy includes recruiting top-tier personnel and offering advanced professional training to ensure the museum’s operational excellence.

The Communist Party Museum is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2029 and to officially welcome visitors on the Party’s 100th founding anniversary, 3 February 2030.

Tran Thuong