Hanoi has a diverse range of excellent art galleries and museums that offer an insight into the fascinating history of Vietnam’s capital city. From ancient times to French colonial rule to the Communist period and the Vietnam War, there is certainly a lot in Hanoi’s history to keep you interested and Hanoi’s museums offer a refreshing, yet still educational, escape from the bustling city streets.

Hanoi’s culture and art scene is equally as rich and Hanoi’s many museums and art galleries will allow you to learn about the fascinating Vietnamese and Hanoi people, culture and art. You’ll get to glance at ancient artifacts, gaze at beautiful, intricate art, see relics from the war and study the different ethnic groups that make up Vietnam using engaging exhibitions.

If you’re looking for something culturally stimulating while walking around in the bustling streets of Vietnam’s capital then you can easily spend your days’ museum and art gallery hopping exploring the history and different artistic talent that the capital has to offer.

Some of the museums are free, while others charge a small entry fee. Here are the best museums and art galleries that you shouldn’t miss while visiting Hanoi.