This hidden gem, unknown even to many locals, is located in a secluded alley of private homes, small businesses and cafés. Aside from the intense and unique collection of artefacts, the façade itself is a true work of art. The entire building conveys the atmosphere of a traditional North Vietnamese house and Cham style from Central Vietnam and Cambodia. The 18 rooms with distinctive architectural charm on 5 floors are connected by a front and rear wooden staircase.
The Fito Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has a large number of old books on traditional medicine, including many rare book series such as: Nam duoc than hieu, Y tong tam tinh, which comprise 28 instalments and 66 volumes. Many tourists, even experts from Korea, China and Japan, visited the museum and found it very admirable and interesting.
Conclusion: It is well worth a visit to gain a fascinating insight into traditional Vietnamese daily life and the development of medicine over the centuries. At the end of the tour, you are invited to enjoy a cup of healthy herbal tea prepared by the friendly staff.
What alternatives are there to the usual package holiday offers for a visit?
Especially if you are traveling in small groups or with your family and have children, a private vehicle is the best choice. So you can Private vehicle to the Fito Museum in Saigon or simply combine the visit with a private city tour .
The museum is open daily from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.
The entrance fee is VND 120,000 for adults and VND 60,000 for children (under 1.2 metres).
Address:
41 Hoang Du Khuong Street, Ward 12, District 10,
Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam
+84 28 3864 2430
