The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology covers an area of over 4 hectares, consisting of two areas: the indoor exhibition area and the outdoor exhibition area. The museum is an ideal place for you to learn about the history, culture, customs, beliefs, and art of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, as well as other ethnic groups around the world.
The indoor exhibition area consists of two main buildings: The Red River Delta building introduces ethnic groups living in the Red River Delta region, such as the Vietnamese, Thai, Tay, Nung, San Diu, Chinese, Muong, Kho Mu, Dao, Hmong, Lao, Lu, Giay, San Chay, and Cong. The Southeast Asia building introduces ethnic groups living in the Southeast Asia region, such as Cambodians, Laotians, Thais, Malays, Indonesians, Filipinos, Singaporeans, Bruneians, and East Timorese.
- You can admire the characteristic artifacts of the ethnic groups, such as costumes, jewelry, household items, worship items, children’s toys, production tools, art items, musical instruments, cultural items…
- You can also view maps, images, videos, models, tables, charts, diagrams, paintings, statues, portraits… about ethnic groups, as well as performances, traditions, festivals, rituals, customs of ethnic groups.
The outdoor exhibition area is where you can see the houses, architecture, landscapes, terrain, plants, animals… of ethnic groups.
- You can step into the houses to feel the living space, activities, work, rest, entertainment of ethnic groups.
- You can participate in folk games, practical activities, experiments, exploration, creativity, learning… of ethnic groups.
- You can meet, exchange, chat, ask questions, share, learn… with artisans, guides, volunteers, local communities… of ethnic groups.
- You can enjoy the food, drinks, specialties, souvenirs… of ethnic groups.
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a must-visit cultural tourism destination when you visit Hanoi. The museum is not only a place to preserve and display the diverse culture of 54 ethnic groups, but also a place to honor and tighten the unity and friendship among ethnic groups in the country and internationally.
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is where you can experience, explore, learn, enjoy, entertain, relax… with many attractive, useful, meaningful activities. The museum is where you can feel the love, pride, respect, understanding, closeness, intersection, harmony… of ethnic groups.
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is where you can find the identity, value, vitality, development, innovation, creativity… of ethnic groups. Coming to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is also a way to join hands to protect and promote the cultural heritage of ethnic groups, contributing to building a diverse, rich, peaceful, cooperative, and developing Vietnam.
