About Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City Branch
The Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Branch is located in the Dragon House Wharf (Ben Nha Rong) at 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. Housed in the former Messageries Maritimes headquarters built in 1863, it marks the site where Nguyen Tat Thanh departed Vietnam on 5 June 1911. The museum displays photographs, documents and artifacts related to Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary activities, offering insight into modern Vietnamese history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to explore the historic Dragon House Wharf building with its distinctive French colonial architecture featuring two dragon motifs on the roof. Inside, exhibition halls display photographs, documents, personal belongings and artifacts related to Ho Chi Minh's life and journey. The museum is situated on the Saigon River waterfront with views of the river and central Ho Chi Minh City skyline. Visitors can walk through themed galleries, view outdoor exhibits and take photographs of the building exterior and riverfront area.
Key highlights
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Historic Dragon House Wharf (Ben Nha Rong) building built in 1863 with French colonial architecture and twin dragon roof sculptures
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Exhibitions of photographs, documents and artifacts related to Ho Chi Minh's life and departure on 5 June 1911