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- Asia
- Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City
- War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum
The disturbing War Remnants Museum highlights the horrors of
modern combat, and especially portrays the suffering inflicted on
the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. Previously called the
Museum of American War Crimes, the name was altered so as not to
cause offence to American visitors, but its displays do tell the
story from an anti-American perspective. The museum houses a
collection of weapons, machinery, artefacts and horrific
photographs illustrating the devastating affects of napalm, Agent
Orange and other weapons of mass destruction. One room is dedicated
to biological warfare, including the effects of the defoliant
sprays that were dumped over the country. Another room looks at
worldwide demonstrations for peace and international opposition to
the war. In the courtyard there are tanks, helicopters, planes and
bombs on display.
Information & Facts
Address
28 Vo Van Tan St, District 3
Admission
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Opening Times
Open daily from 7.30am to 11.45am and 1.30pm to
4.15pm
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.