Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,Vietnam

• Indoor permanent galleries showcasing artifacts, costumes, tools and ritual objects from Vietnam's ethnic groups
• Outdoor exhibition area with full-scale traditional houses and village structures reconstructed from different regions
• Temporary exhibition hall featuring rotating ethnographic and contemporary cultural shows
• Large collection of textiles and traditional costumes (H'mong, Tay, Thai, Dao, etc.)
• Đông Sơn drums and traditional musical instruments
• Educational displays on agricultural practices, belief systems and crafts

• Contrast between modern museum architecture and traditional house reconstructions in the garden
• Extensive textile and costume collection with close-up displays of weaving and embroidery
• Outdoor walking path with labeled, full-scale traditional houses representing northern, central and southern highland groups
• Multimedia and interpretive panels (often bilingual Vietnamese/English) and occasional live demonstrations

• Self-guided or guided museum tours of indoor galleries and outdoor village area
• Photography of architectural reconstructions and textile displays (respect signage)
• Hands-on demonstrations or workshops when scheduled (weaving, instrument demonstrations)
• Attending scheduled folk performances or cultural demonstrations

October to April (cooler, drier months are most comfortable for exploring both indoor galleries and the outdoor exhibition area)

Hanoi climate: hot, humid summers (May–Sept) and cooler, drier winters (Nov–Feb); expect occasional rain during the wet season.

Entrance fees are modest but may vary; there are usually discounts for students and children. Typical opening hours are around 08:30–17:30, but hours and fees can change—check the museum's official website or contact them before visiting.

Located in the Cầu Giấy district of Hanoi, roughly 20–30 minutes by car from the Old Quarter and about 30–45 minutes from Nội Bài International Airport depending on traffic. Reachable by local bus routes, taxi or ride‑hail services. The outdoor area involves uneven surfaces—access for wheelchairs may be limited in reconstructed houses; contact the museum for specific accessibility arrangements.

2–3 hours to comfortably visit both indoor galleries and the outdoor exhibition; longer if attending workshops or performances.

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen) for outdoor areas, light rain jacket in the wet season, and a camera (observe any photography restrictions).

The museum has a small café and museum shop selling books, textiles, handicrafts and replicas related to ethnic cultures. Nearby Hanoi neighborhoods offer a wide selection of Vietnamese street food if you want a fuller meal after visiting.