Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi celebrates Vietnamese women, who make up half the population and play an irreplaceable role in both families and society. With its rich cultural heritage, Vietnam honors these brave and warm-hearted individuals through comprehensive exhibits and stories. Location: 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hang Bai ward, Hoan Kiem District, HanoiOpening hours: 8 a.m- 5 p.m Entrance fee: 40,000 VND/adult and 10,000 VND/children below 16Website: https://baotangphunu.org.vn/en/home/ Contents ToggleI. History of Vietnamese Women’s MuseumII. Highlights of Vietnamese Women’s MuseumIII. How to Get to Vietnamese Women’s Museum? I. History of Vietnamese Women’s Museum Vietnamese Women’s Museum was built in 1987 with the mission of spreading the public knowledge of Vietnamese women and devoting to gender equality in Vietnam and it is being run by The Women’s Union of Vietnam which is known as one of the most dynamic organizations. Since its complete inauguration in 1995, it successfully displayed 25,000 artifacts, photos and items with regards to Vietnamese Women contemporary life and cultural customs. It also hold a number of formal exhibitions such as Ao Dai, traditional dress of Vietnamese women or artworks about ethnic minorities. II. Highlights of Vietnamese Women’s Museum 1. The Landscape Architecture When you get to Ly Thuong Kiet Street, the colorful glass outside building will catch your eyes immediately. Tourists often admire how light filters through the colorful glass panels at different times of the day. This wonderful and modern architecture tell you that you are about to get yourself a unique cultural tour. Unlike many buildings with large gates which form the entrance to a house, the courtyard here is the threshold of the visitors’ experience. It is also worth taking a closer look to know that the architectural design of the building reflects both Vietnamese staples and modern art. Photo: citypassguide.com 2. Ground Floor: A Symbolic Beginning The Mother and Child statue is the center piece of the ground floor that always impress visitors. The statue captures the essence of Vietnamese motherhood: strength, tender affection and loyalty. Looking up to the ceiling, you might notice there are a number of hanging conical hats. Conical hats are well known for its various uses for farmers as well as a feminine countryside-oriented fashion item going perfectly with Ao Dai. The souvenir shop on the side will provide you something very typical, including Ao Dai and conical hats, which you can take back home as a gift or an ornament to remind of Vietnam. 3. Second Floor: Life Cycles and Family Roles To start with, the second floor acts like a story showing what a typical woman will go through, from girlhood to marriage and motherhood. There is an old saying “Men build the house and women make it home”, which specifies the women’s role of warming up the house with unconditional love and care. Photo: mytour.vn The most touching section is the motherhood. You will see every stage from cultural birth process to current tough parenthood issues. There’s an art depicting different baby carriers belonging to various ethnic groups; show the aspect of maternal affection and resourcefulness. 4. Third Floor: Historical Legacy “Women in History” is literally exactly what is going on on the third floor. This is the space for any history- lovers who desire to dig deeper into what women did in a country that half of the history timeline was written by wars. In this context, Vietnamese women do a good job as moms or wives and also able to “build the house”, what’s more, help build the independence of their beloved country. They display hundreds of pictures and artifacts women used in wartime, videos about what they contributed to the revolution in the darkest period in the past, from 1930 to 1975. 5. Fourth Floor: Cultural Heritage Last but not least, the upper floor shows you “Woman Fashion”. There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, divided into several branches, each of them boasts their unique own culture and tradition expressed visibly via clothes and jewelry. Just right next to the museum is a multicultural exhibition area which often displays art of work from another country such as Japanese dolls. Vietnamese government, on one side, makes its all effort to protect traditional values and identity; on the other side, promotes culture exchange and international exposure. III. How to Get to Vietnamese Women’s Museum? The museum is located in the Old Quarter area, just 10-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. So, it is easy to get there on foot, by motorbike, by taxi or bus number 2, 9 and 40, look for “Bao tang Phu nu” bus stop. Visitor Tips from a Regular Best times to visit: Weekend seems best for the visit but early morning around 8 to 10 o’clock. Take plenty of time – expect to spend 2- 3 hours to be able to view the entire gallery well. Look forward for cultural performances and other cultural activities that are performed on daily basis. Take breaks between floors: there are couches where you can sit and discuss all the features of the building. If you’re coming from the Old Quarter, I’d recommend the pleasant walk through Hanoi’s historic streets – it’s a great way to see more of the city! 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