“Immerse yourself in the culture”

Best way to see – Hanoi Museum of Ethnology

• Start with a venture outside to see and experience the houses with furniture and vegetation before the crowd.
• Seek out the exhibits of the 54 ethnic groups living in the country.
• Exhibits are divided into 9 sections that include objects and photography.
• Exhibits information presented in Vietnamese, French and English.

5 Ideas to Steal – Hanoi Museum of Ethnology

We are not really going to steal anything except ideas!

• Started in 1997 with the aid of the Muse’e de l’Homme in Paris
• There are 54 Ethnic Groups living in Vietnam
• Experience first-hand cultural houses with furniture and vegetation outside
• The museum is intended to take the traveler through the customs and traditions of daily life.
• Now go out and interact with the friendly people of Hanoi.

Details – Hanoi Museum of Ethnology

• Hours 0830 – 1730 Tuesday – Sunday
• Suggested Duration 2 hours +
• Location: Nguyen Van Huyen road, Cau Giay district| Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
• Best means of Transportation:  Taxi or Tour Bus

More – Hanoi Museum of Ethnology

Now with the 5 ideas we stole from the museum, let us marvel at how impressive and exciting a look back into the great information learned about the different ethnic Vietnamese cultures.  Viking River Cruises provided this 1Adventure Traveler a wonderful local guide to tour and provide information on the Hanoi Museum of Ethnology.  Interested in reading at more museums I collaborated with check out 13 Must-Visit Museums From Around The World.

To read more about other interesting places to visit in Hanoi see my blog Hanoi Vietnam, an Expats Adventure.  If your adventures take you to more places see my experiences in Vietnam on Phu Quoc Island and staying at the fabulous Hanoi Hotel Sofitel.