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B52 Victory Museum Hanoi: A detailed guide for your forthcoming visit

15/01/2024 7.317

B52 Victory Museum is one of the few places that still holds memories of the battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air” against American airstrikes in December 1972. For any visitor interested in the American War in Vietnam, this museum is a must-see place.

B52 Victory Museum

Currently, B52 Victory Museum is among the most interesting spots of a Hanoi travel itinerary and attracts a lot of foreign visitors who want to learn more about the American War in Vietnam. This museum is located inside a historical neighborhood of Hanoi, where visitors can find many interesting facts.

1. About B52 Victory Museum in Hanoi

  • Location: 157 Doi Can Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
  • Opening hours: 8 am - 11 am & 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm, every day except Monday, Friday
  • Entry fee: Free

B52 Victory Museum Hanoi was established to commemorate Hanoi’s defense against the airstrikes carried out by the US Air Force in December 1972. In Vietnam, this struggle is often referred to simply as the battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air”. Meanwhile, it is better known among Americans as Operation Linebacker 2, the December Raids, or the Christmas Bombings.

B52 Victory Museum

The battle, lasting between 18th and 29th of December 1972, was an aerial bombing campaign during the final period of the American War in Vietnam. It was designed to be a "maximum effort" bombing campaign to destroy major targets in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and the surrounding areas in Northern Vietnam. It was believed that this objective could only be achieved by the use of B-52 Stratofortress - the feared bombers. Linebacker II was the military operation with the heaviest bomber strikes by the US Air Force since World War II.

The US air attacks wreaked terrible havoc on Hanoi and caused heavy casualties. Still, they could not defeat Hanoi’s armed forces, who fought bravely to push back the world’s most powerful air force at that time and caused them heavy losses.

2. How many exhibition areas does B52 Victory Museum have?

B52 Victory Museum is considered as one-of-a-kind, as such a museum dedicated to the defeat of B-52 aircraft cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The 7,550-square-meter-large museum was inaugurated on December 22nd, 1997 to mark the 25th anniversary of the battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air”. In late 2022, it was upgraded with better arrangements of exhibits and is now one of the most notable Hanoi tourist attractions.

As a proud symbol of the Vietnamese armed forces, B52 Victory Museum Hanoi is among the best museums in Hanoi. The museum is part of an important historical space in Hanoi, which also encompasses Huu Tiep Lake, where a B-52 aircraft fell. 

B52 Victory Museum consists of two exhibition areas: indoor and outdoor.

2.1. Indoor exhibition area

B52 Victory Museum’s indoor exhibition area covers 1,500 square meters and is built in a modern architectural style, with details that symbolize Vietnamese people’s glorious victory against invaders. The exhibition includes 2 main topics: 

  • The “Determined to Brave Death for the Survival of the Fatherland” tradition of Hanoi’s armed forces throughout historical periods
  • Details of the battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air”
B52 Victory Museum

The combination of various narrations, exhibits, photos, videos, maps, and miniature models provides visitors with a comprehensive view of the 12-day battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air” during December 1972. All significant events during the battle are retold in detail, especially regarding Vietnamese missiles shooting down B-52 aircraft, Hanoi’s 100mm anti-aircraft crews fighting with the US Air Force, Vietnam People’s Air Force readying to protect the capital city, B-52 aircraft being shot down in Hanoi, etc.

B52 Victory Museum

The exhibition also helps people understand more about the American military's tactics, the war’s devastating consequences suffered by Vietnamese people in the North, the destruction of Hanoi’s crowded neighborhoods and public facilities, including Bach Mai Hospital and Kham Thien Street. All these losses, however, could not defeat the Vietnamese soldiers and people who fought bravely to protect Hanoi.

B52 Victory Museum

2.2. Outdoor exhibition area

At the 4,000-square-meter outdoor area of B52 Victory Museum, various types of weapons, military equipment, and aircraft used by both sides during the battle are on display. These exhibits help visitors visualize an all-out anti-aircraft strategy deployed by Vietnamese soldiers and people. The coordination of various forces and the clever combination of jet fighters, mid-range missiles, and anti-aircraft guns made a strong defense against American airstrikes, especially against the B-52 - the world’s most advanced bomber at that time.

B52 Victory Museum

Notably, the museum managed to recreate a life-size model of the B-52 Stratofortress from the remnants of destroyed aircraft. The model, which has a length of 59 meters and a wingspan of 56.39 meters, is one of the most impressive exhibits here. Visitors will surely be left in awe of its colossal size, and thus feel even more impressed by the resilience and solidarity of Hanoi’s armed forces in the fierce battle.

B52 Victory Museum

B52 Victory Museum also shows the places and relics related to Hanoi’s victory against the US. Some worth-mentioning are Kham Thien Memorial, the location of the first fallen B-52 in Soc Son, the People’s Anti-aircraft Command Post, the anti-aircraft post in Hai Ba Trung District, missile deployment locations during the battle, etc. All exhibits preserved at B52 Victory Museum are associated with specific historical figures, events, and stories during the 12-day struggle.

3. Regulations of B52 Victory Museum Hanoi for visitors

  • Follow the instructions of the museum’s staff
  • Dress modestly and behave politely
  • Do not smoke
  • Leave luggage and bags at the reception
  • Do not carry weapons, explosives, or inflammables into the museum
  • Do not eat or drink in the museum
  • Do not lean on glass, or touch the exhibits
  • Visitors will take full responsibility for any damage caused to the exhibits
  • Consult the museum’s staff before taking photos or filming

4. Other famous museums in Hanoi to include on your trip

As Vietnam’s cultural and historical center, Hanoi boasts a wide range of museums. In addition to B52 Victory Museum, don’t forget to check out the following places to visit in Hanoi:

  • Vietnam Military History Museum: Located in the center of Hanoi, this place can help visitors have a complete understanding of Vietnam’s glorious victory in the wars against French colonists and American imperialists.
  • Ho Chi Minh Museum: This museum is dedicated to Vietnam’s greatest leader Ho Chi Minh and the country's revolutionary struggle against foreign powers in the 20th century. Visitors can find anything related to Ho Chi Minh's life and legacy here, with narrations available in Vietnamese, English and French.
  • Hanoi Museum: This modern museum has over 50,000 artifacts that tell stories of Hanoi's 1,000-year history and Vietnamese history, culture, and architecture. The museum was opened in 2010 on the occasion of Hanoi’s millennial anniversary. 
  • Vietnamese Women's Museum: This place acts as both a museum and research center. The museum highlights Vietnamese women’s significant roles and contributions in the country’s development and creates an intercultural exchange platform for women around the world.
  • Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum: Fine arts enthusiasts will not want to miss out on this museum, which is home to many Vietnamese artworks from various historical periods, from the ancient time to the modern era.

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B52 Victory Museum

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It has been more than 50 years since the battle “Dien Bien Phu in the air”, but memories of the historic event and glorious victory of Vietnamese people are still well preserved inside B52 Victory Museum. This is the place where you can find the evidence of one of the fiercest air battles in the 20th century.

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