Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (solo trip)

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...

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.

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!

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...

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...