Founded in 1929, this is the oldest museum in southern Vietnam, set in an Indochine-style building by Auguste Delaval with a striking octagonal tower. Over 40,000 objects, including 12 national treasures, span Vietnamese history to 1945 and ancient Asian art from Oc Eo and Champa. Open Tuesday–Sunday 8:00–11:30 and 13:00–17:00; tickets 30,000 VND. It sits beside the zoo.
Source: visithcmc.vn
