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Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Museum displaying art mainly from the 20th century by Vietnamese artists. Two floors of permanent collections are in the main building and the first floor of the second building has a special exhibitions space. The architecture of the French colonial buildings that house the museum is another impressive feature. They were designed by a French architect for the Hua family.

Address: 97A Phó Đức Chính, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bìn, District 1
Getting there: south of Ben Thanh Market, just past the blue construction walls
Hours: Tue-Sun 08:00-18:00
Price: 30,000 dong
Website: baotangmythuattphcm.com.vn (opens in a new tab)

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