Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

As part of Vietnam’s National Museum system, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum was established in 1966 with the mission of researching, collecting, preserving, and displaying outstanding works of art to honor the country’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Located in Ba Dinh District, the museum occupies a charming French colonial building constructed in 1937. Before becoming a museum, the building once housed the daughters of French officials from Indochina, served as the Polish delegation headquarters in the International Truce Commission (1957–1960), and later hosted Soviet experts working in Hanoi.

In 1962, the building was renovated to serve its new function as an art museum. The original French architectural style was harmoniously blended with traditional Vietnamese design elements to reflect the museum's cultural identity.

Officially opened to the public in 1966, the museum now spans over 4,700 square meters, with nearly 3,000 square meters of exhibition space. In addition to its permanent collections of ancient, modern, and contemporary art, the museum also features themed exhibitions, a creative space for children, and a dining area—offering visitors a rich and engaging cultural experience for all ages.