The Vietnam Press Museum offers a unique space that preserves documents, artefacts and tools used by generations of Vietnamese journalists throughout the country's modern history.
Opened to the public in 2020, the museum spans over 1,500 square metres and displays over 20,000 items. Among them are over 700 rare and unique artefacts reflecting key milestones in the history of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century.
One striking feature is a diamond-shaped podium displaying 10 iconic newspapers, including the earliest publications from Vietnam and other continents, dating from 1865 to 1925.
Exhibits range from hand-printed newspapers and vintage photo prints to today's digital formats, reflecting journalism's evolution in Vietnam.
The museum also houses a typewriter that President Ho Chi Minh used during wartime to write articles and official documents.
Documents from the 1946-1948 period, such as press ID cards, journalist permits and personal certificates, offer rare glimpses into the daily operations of wartime reporting.
Photography equipment used by Vietnamese reporters before 1975 is also on display, alongside a 500W loudspeaker once operated at the 17th parallel, capable of broadcasting up to 10 kilometres.
Ninety-five per cent of the items on display are original, with only a few reproductions. A team of skilled technicians ensures that the preservation and presentation stay true to the original context, helping vividly bring Vietnam's press history to life.
