Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Hanoi, Vietnam
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N 21° 02.433 E 105° 47.901
48Q E 582951 N 2326842
Located on the western outskirts of Hanoi, the Museum of Ethnology is a valuable center for the exhibition and preservation of cultural heritage of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
Waymark Code: WMDMK9
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 01/31/2012
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The French-designed building was built in 1986 and opened to the public in 1997. It has a high standard of exhibits with descriptions in French, English and Vietnamese.
The indoor permanent collection is divided into 9 main sections, each of which includes objects displayed in glass cases and dioramas. Functionally classified, there are collections of clothing, jewellery, agricultural tools, fishing instruments, weapons, household utensils and musical instruments. In addition, there are collections of artifacts related to the various religions, beliefs, wedding ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and other social and spiritual activities.
The open-air section is particularly enjoyable. It displays different house styles such as the Ede long house, the Tay stilt house, the Yao house - half on stilts and half on earth, the Hmong house whose roof is made of pomu wood, the Viet house with tile roof, the Cham traditional house, the Hani house made with earth-beaten walls, the Bahnar communal house and even a Giarai tomb.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
Nguyen Van Huyen Street
Cau Giay District
Hanoi
Vietnam
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open 8:30 to 17:30 Tuesday to Sunday
Closed Monday and Vietnam New Year
Cost: 25000.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Large
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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