via Viet Nam News, 24 April 2023: The Hồ Chí Minh Museum of History will undergo a renovation until 2025, but the museum will still be open during this time.
The restoration of the Hồ Chí Minh Museum of History, one of the city’s seven biggest museums, has begun. The museum is still open while the restoration works are being carried out.
The investment, VNĐ45 billion (US$1.93 million), came from the city’s budget.
According to the museum’s deputy director, Nguyễn Khắc Xuân Thi, restoration works are expected to be completed in 2025. This will include restoring the museum’s facade, as well as upgrades to its building facilities. Main galleries and showcase rooms will also be upgraded.
The museum was built by the French colonialists in 1929. It is located on 3,000 square metres and displays more than 40,000 artefacts. It organises cultural activities and art shows on Vietnamese history and culture.