Fine Arts Museum
This Hanoi museum housed in a fine building has exhibits of artworks from prehistory to the present day. The displays on the first floor show fine art from the prehistoric era, while early 20th century work can be found on the second floor including examples of Soviet-influenced socialist realist works with peasants striking patriotic poses. In addition there are some fine examples of bronze drums from the Dong Son civilisation and Cham sculptures. Don't miss the silk and oil paintings and ethnic minority art on the third floor. The collection is housed in a French colonial building dating from the 1930s.