B52 Victory Museum

The B52 Victory Museum of Hanoi was established as a memorial for the 1972 campaign 'Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu In The Air' when the Vietnamese Air Defense Force shot down 81 aircrafts and forced US to pull out of Vietnam. There are many weapons, iamges, documents, wreckage and other exhibits praising the Hanoi troops.

B52 Victory Museum is a great place in Hanoi to understand the rich and turbulent Vietnamese history relating to war. A number of weapons and aircrafts like the famous wreckage of the B-52 bomber, MIG 21 and SAM missile launchers are put on display that were used in wars. The museum also showcases interesting and fascinating photographs clicked during the war which will make your spine shiver.

The highlight of this intriguing museum is the salvaged American planes and tanks captured by the Vietnamese army during the war. A walk here will present before you a record of the military history of Vietnam, especially the struggle for independence, in detail combined with a lot of interesting facts. The B-52 museum is of great historical and cultural significance which should not be missed out on. The nearby Huu Tiep Lake, sporting the downed B52, will increase the value of these historical artefacts.

How to Reach B52 Victory Museum

B52 Victory Museum is located on Doi Can Street in Ba Dinh District. This museum can be easily reached from any part of Hanoi by hiring a taxi.

B52 Victory Museum is a great place to travel back in time and know about the history of Vietnam. The different weapons and aircrafts kept on display makes the museum even more fun and interesting. This museum is a must visit to get a deep insight into the turbulent history of Vietnam and all the wars Vietnam has fought over the years.