Museum of Vietnamese Women, Hanoi (must see)
The Museum of Vietnamese Women, located in a leafy courtyard in Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Hanoi is one of the few museums in the world dedicated solely to the life and achievements of women. The museum is a tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made by women to society and to the country of Vietnam.
The idea of establishing a museum dedicated to women was that of Vietnam Women鈥檚 Union president Nguyen Thi Dinh and the collections are the result of ten years of patient research. The building was designed by a lady architect, Tran Xuan Diem.
Visitors are welcomed in the first section of the museum by 3.6 meter high statue dedicated to the Vietnamese mother. The sculpture by Phu Cuong is cast in pure gold. Another section shows the contribution of women in the construction of modern Vietnam and their services in defending the nation. The walls are covered with photographs of women taking active part in all professional fields like education, industry, transport and healthcare in Vietnam. There is also a section devoted to the achievements of the Women鈥檚 workers union, a 65 year old institution that has taken an active part in the building of the nation.
A popular section is the collection of costumes worn by women from 54 nationalities that make up Vietnam. There is also a gift shop and caf茅 for the convenience of visitors.
The idea of establishing a museum dedicated to women was that of Vietnam Women鈥檚 Union president Nguyen Thi Dinh and the collections are the result of ten years of patient research. The building was designed by a lady architect, Tran Xuan Diem.
Visitors are welcomed in the first section of the museum by 3.6 meter high statue dedicated to the Vietnamese mother. The sculpture by Phu Cuong is cast in pure gold. Another section shows the contribution of women in the construction of modern Vietnam and their services in defending the nation. The walls are covered with photographs of women taking active part in all professional fields like education, industry, transport and healthcare in Vietnam. There is also a section devoted to the achievements of the Women鈥檚 workers union, a 65 year old institution that has taken an active part in the building of the nation.
A popular section is the collection of costumes worn by women from 54 nationalities that make up Vietnam. There is also a gift shop and caf茅 for the convenience of visitors.
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Sight Name: Museum of Vietnamese Women
Sight Location: Hanoi, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hanoi)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Hanoi, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hanoi)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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