What makes it 76% Couple-Friendly: Couples enjoy quiet galleries, French-colonial photo spots, and free pre-booked tours, though lack of on-site café and limited seating shorten relaxed date time.
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: This allows time to explore three villas and enjoy a guided tour without rushing.
Explore historic villas:
Tour three French-colonial villas housing lacquer paintings, silk works and Cham–Óc Eo sculptures.
Tip: Start on the top floor to avoid backtracking; follow the rooms in order of exhibition labels.
Guided thematic tour:
Join a free thematic or general tour by booking in advance.
Tip: Contact Education & Communications Dept at +84 28 3829 4441 ext 16 to reserve your slot.
Photo session in courtyard:
Take selfies and couple portraits in the central U-shaped courtyard and balconies.
Tip: Aim for morning light on the courtyard steps for soft, even lighting.
Sketch break:
Bring pencils or watercolors to sketch your favorite artwork on a gallery bench.
Tip: Choose quieter mid-floor rooms for a peaceful drawing spot.

Mint Choc Chip
Pros: Definitely worth a visit and worth the price. Three stunning buildings all full of stunning art and gorgeous architecture. Cons: Full of young Asians taking pictures of themselves pretending to look at the art, standing in front of pieces for 10-20 minutes, which is annoying if you actually are there to appreciate art. Ruins the vibe. Also in the third building a janitor turned off the ligh...
Richard A Francisco
The Ho Chi Minh fine arts museum is housed in a couple of grand mansions. The architecture of these two mansions are just beautiful! One even has an elevator with a wooden car. One house has old artworks while the other has new and modern works. Only phone cameras are allowed here.
Rachel Diercie
I haven't enjoyed an art museum quite this much in a while. Their collections are just beautiful and I'm particularly impressed by the realist paintings. They have 3 buildings and honestly I would've been satisfied with just the 3-storied first building so I got more than I expected! For a 30000 ticket fee (that was easy to get at the front counter) this is a really great visit!
Garth Fuchs
A visit is worth it just for the buildings. Victorian lifts with round staircases, beautiful tiling on the floors. I would have like more information on the history of these building. Artwork is a mix of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and very limited prints. I was very disappointed that we were chased out of building 2, and we were not able to view the special exhibition. I was taking photos with...
Platon Henis
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is a hidden gem in the heart of Saigon. Housed in a beautiful French colonial building, the museum offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.  Pros: • The architecture is stunning, with a blend of French and Chinese influences. • The museum houses a diverse collection of over 20,000 artworks, including ancient Champa sculptures, lacquer p...
As the museum is partly unair-conditioned, visit in the morning during the dry season (Dec–Apr) to avoid afternoon heat and rain showers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Two adult admissions | VND 60,000 |
| Optional DSLR fee (per camera) | VND 100,000 |
| Total Estimated | VND 160,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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