Welcome to VWM!

The VWM is centrally located on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter on the most ancient street in the capital city with many French-style buildings.  Here, visitors will learn about the roles of Vietnamese women through the amazing and impressive exhibitions.

The women’s stories in the whole country are simple, but insightful. Love,  sacrifices, and silent contributions form the temperament, beauty and importance of Vietnamese women and their crucial roles in the past, present and future. The museum has been collecting, preserving and introducing these values, and heritages to domestic and international visitors in hope that everyone will love, respect and be proud of Vietnamese women!

 

Open Hours

From 8 am to 5pm
Monday – Sunday

Address:

36 Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Highlights

Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design 2020

This year, the Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2020 will celebrate Vietnamese creativity through a series of online and offline activities.

Permanent Exhibition

Discover more diversified information and attractive stories about culture and history related to Vietnamese women through our exhibitions!

“I have a lot of admiration for the skillful and hard-working Vietnamese women”

Madam Suga Mariko, the Japanese Prime Minister’s spouse, conveyed her great admiration for Vietnamese women during her visit to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum (VWM) on October 19th.

Museum’s collections

Distinct collections are reflected through Vietnamese women’s history, and their important contributions made to build and develop the nation.

Women in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Women in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

More than seven decades have elapsed since the monumental victory at Dien Bien Phu, yet the vivid memories of the relentless struggle remain indelibly etched in the collective consciousness of the Vietnamese people and the international community. Dien Bien Phu stands as an eternal epic of the twentieth century

Art is in the smallest details

Art is in the smallest details

The weekend is always a great time to enjoy art. For the Museum Week theme “Art is Everywhere,” we decided to introduce the image of a smiling woman from the Lolo Hoa ethnic group in Vietnam. She is wearing a traditional costume made with the applique technique, representing the beauty and ingenuity of her people.

“A Time of Fiery Blossoms” – Illuminating the Glorious Pages of History

“A Time of Fiery Blossoms” – Illuminating the Glorious Pages of History

In a meaningful effort to promote gender education and equality under the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) framework, on May 19, 2025, eighth-grade students from Vinschool Ocean Park Secondary School embarked on an impactful experiential journey at the Vietnam Women’s Museum, participating in the historical education program titled “A Time of Fiery Blossoms.”

The event “Memories and Belief”

The event “Memories and Belief”

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 – December 22, 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People's National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 – December 22, 2024), the Vietnam Women's Museum, in collaboration with the "Forever 20" Club, hosted the event "Memories and Faith" on the morning of December 19.

Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2024 launched in Hanoi

Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2024 launched in Hanoi

On November 16, the Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design (VFCD) 2024 was officially inaugurated at the Vietnamese Women's Museum. The event was jointly organized by RMIT University Vietnam and the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), with support from key partners including the Vietnamese Women's Museum, Hexagon, Viral Town, and various organizations and individuals in the creative industry. Media support was provided by Hanoi Grapevine, while Behalf Studio served as the design partner.