The Vietnam Military History Museum, scheduled to open on November 1, contains more than 150,000 artifacts, including rare national treasures, illustrating the country's long history of nation-building and defense.
In addition to four national treasures, the new Vietnam Military History Museum (Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi) houses over 150,000 unique artifacts from the early days of nation-building and defense to the period of reconstruction and safeguarding the country from 1976 to the present.
The Vietnam Military History Museum, located in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, began construction in 2019. With a modern design and extensive functionality, the museum displays more than 150,000 artifacts, including four national treasures.
It is set to open to the public on November 1. The main building covers a total floor area of 64,640 square meters, stands 35.8 meters tall, and includes four above-ground floors and one basement. The outdoor area is divided into two wings showcasing weaponry and military equipment, such as 85mm artillery, 57mm anti-aircraft guns, PT67 tank number 555, MiG-17 fighter number 2047, and SU22 fighter aircraft.
The museum is divided into six themed exhibition halls:
1. Early Nation-Building and Defense
2. Defense of Independence (939-1858)
3. Anti-Colonial Struggle (1858-1945)
4. Resistance against French Colonialism (1945-1954)
5. Vietnam War (1954-1975)
6. National Reconstruction and Defense (1976-present)