Vietnam: Fito Museum Featuring Traditional Medicine

5.0 (3 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration2h - 3h
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Overview

Discover the rich history of Vietnamese traditional medicine through a captivating collection of nearly 3,000 artifacts spanning from the Stone Age to today. Marvel at exquisite printing molds and ceramics, including wine gourds, teapots, and medicine bowls, showcasing ancient craftsmanship.
Explore tools of the trade such as scales, medicine cabinets, and advertising boards that bring the bygone era of apothecaries to life. See traditional preparation tools like knives, mortars and pestles, decoction jars, and vessels for medicinal wine, each telling a story of age-old healing practices. Dive into a treasure trove of books and documents, preserving the wisdom and traditions of Vietnamese medicine for generations to come.

Options

FITO Museum Ticket

Inclusions: 1 Fito Museum ticket, English-speaking guide, Guided tour inside the attraction, Lotus and reishi mushroom tea

Combo Ticket + Foot Herbal

Inclusions: 1 foot herbal bath, Duration 15-20 minutes, Standard Admission

What's included

  • Depending on the options you selected
  • Other personal expenses and Tips and gratuities

What to expect

  1. FITO Museum
    Admission ticket included
    At the Museum of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine (FITO Museum), travelers can immerse themselves in Vietnam’s rich medical heritage within a charming traditional-style building adorned with intricate motifs and antique wooden frames. The museum showcases nearly 3,000 artifacts, spanning from the Stone Age to the present, offering insights into ancient practices of medicine preparation, treatment, and herbal remedies. Through detailed models, engravings, and tools, visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna of Vietnam while experiencing the tranquil and culturally rich ambiance of this unique museum.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
FITO Museum
41 Hoang Du Khuong, Phường 12, Quận 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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End point
FITO Museum
41 Hoang Du Khuong, Phường 12, Quận 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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  • The official ticket will be sent to you within 24 hours
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  • Valid on selected date.
  • Free for children aged 0-5
  • Children aged 0-5 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults.
  • Last admission is 1 hour(s) before closing

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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