Nha Trung Bay Toi Ac Chien Tranh Xam Luoc (War Remnants Museum)
Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, the name has been toned down so as not to offend its US visitors and is now the War Remnants Museum. This is not a museum for the sensitive as it houses instruments of torture and hundreds of photographs of atrocities committed during the 20th century and, in particular, the Vietnam War. Visitors cannot fail to be moved as the exhibits provide a context for a period of history many only know from old newsreels and Hollywood movies. At the front of the museum is a small collection of military hardware and, most interestingly, the mobile guillotine used by the French colonists to dispense justice throughout the country before World War II.
Written Apr 23, 2006
The powerful War Remnats Museum is probaly the most memorable attraction. A powerful and politically charged testimony of the Vietnamese side, it focuses on US atrocities with grisly photos of blown-up and napalmed villagers and bottled deformed foetuses showing the hideous effects of Agent Orange. Impressive tanks, helicopters and fighters are displayed plus a moving tribute to the photojournalists killed on the frontline-Americans included. Madame Guillotine is alsoon show. Disturbing, disgusting, tragic-but essential viewing. Definietlynot for kids.
Written Jan 6, 2006
How many movies have you watched on Vietnam war? Add this scene, visiting the War Remnants Museum. There are a lot of objects, from planes and tanks to hundreds of pictures and some other disgusting stuff. I wish this museum remind people of what not do instead of exalt it.
The entrance fee is VND 3.000
Written Nov 11, 2005
This was a very interesting museum. It consists of several buildings each with different themes. There is even a quillotine at the place and big airplanes and tanks from the war. Don't enter the buildings that show the effects of napalm on the Vietnamese people left in Vietnam after the war or the building that talks about the Le Lai Massacre if you are squeemish. If you like photography, there are awesome pictures in the building dedicated to war photographers. Worth several hours of your time.
Updated Nov 9, 2005
If you only do one thing in HCMC, this should be it. The War Remnants Museum is fascinating and well worth the visit. Information about the American War comes in the form of media clippings and photographs, and is really interesting. There is also a detailed explanation of the use of Agent Orange, and the effects it has on victims, even today. There are also model tanks, weapons, example cell blocks and much more. They make no attempt to sugar-coat what they have to say here and it is a very sobering experience, you definitely won't leave with a smile on your face. I found it shocking and quite disturbing but I was very glad that I went.
Written Aug 17, 2005
You'll see quite a number of war planes as you step into the museum grounds. These old planes were used during the war, and offer some photo-taking opportunities for tourists (like myself). This picture shows a US Air Force plane.
Written Aug 12, 2005
Here you will discover guns,jetfighters,tankers,bombs and etc used by The US army during the Vietnam War.It also shows how the chemical bomb which was used by the Agent of Orange affected the country.Millions of bomb dropped by the US army equivalent to a bomb per citizen in Vietnam (about 76million)Whilst the US army did have the cutting edge in technology during those days,they can not stop the VietCongs and lost the war.
Written Jul 23, 2005
The War Remnants Museum is a very interesting museum about the Vietnam War. It features a collection of some hundred photos, weapons, and also exhibits the notorious "tiger cages", in which Vietcong soldiers were imprisoned by the South Vietnamese military. Although the exhibition is pretty one-sided, it is worth visiting.
Written Jul 2, 2005
Address: 28, Duong Vo Van Tan
This museum is divided into 6 exhibition halls. Plenty of gruesome pictures of the war - locals being tortured and massacred, casualties of the "napalm" bombs, etc...You can also see a print of the famous Pulitzer winning photo of the girl fleeing from the scene, being injured by the napalm bomb.
A solemn, grim reminder of the cruelty of war.
Entrance ticket cost 10000VND.
Written Jun 19, 2005
Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3.
The War Remnants Museum was established in September 1975 in Ho Chi Minh City. It contains countless artifacts, photographs, and pictures documenting the Vietnam War. There are also some exhibits which are more graphic (photo courtesy of my friend). It's a very interesting visit. Just don't not go there during lunch hour or you'll be "chased out". Note the opening hours!
Written Jun 3, 2005
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