War Remnants Museum exhibition pays tribute to Vietnam's past
VNE•26/11/2023 09:59
A profound and moving journey awaits visitors as the War Remnants Museum unveils 177 previously undisplayed items demonstrating the sacrifices and resilience of soldiers and civilians during Vietnam's wartime struggles.
From November 21, 2023 to March 2024, the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh city presents "Remembrances of Resistance Days," featuring 177 historical pieces reflecting Vietnam's indefatigability during the resistance war against US aggressors.
These artifacts include the personal belongings of generals, veterans, and prisoners from various fronts, including military troupes of the Southern Liberation Army, female soldiers, medical staff, and war correspondents.
The exhibit highlights other everyday items used by resistance fighters such as vases, oil lamps, watches, and notebooks, giving a glimpse into the lives of commanders, leaders, and generals of freedom fighting organizations in the southern region of Vietnam during the revolutionary period.
Established in 1975, the War Remnants Museum is dedicated to researching, collecting, and preserving evidence of the crimes and consequences of foreign invasions of Vietnam.
With over 20,000 documents, artifacts, and films, the museum was once ranked 61st among the 99 most attractive tourist destinations in the world by the travel storage solution app Stasher.
The War Remnants Museum is located at 28 Vo Van Tan street, District 3. The museum welcomes visitors every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission costs VND40,000 ($1.65) per person.