# Vietnam museum and national park admission policies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-museum-and-national-park-admission-policies > Updated: 2026-10-21T15:39:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Ho Chi Minh City implemented new admission fees for several museums and historical sites starting October 1, including the War Remnants Museum and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. Under this resolution, visitors are charged specific rates, though exemptions and discounts are provided for students, children, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities or from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Following these local changes, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance proposed a draft circular to provide free admission to various museums, historical sites, and national parks annually on November 24, designated as Vietnam Culture Day. This proposal covers ten specific categories of locations, including the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and several national parks such as Cuc Phuong and Cat Tien. The Ministry stated the initiative aims to facilitate access to heritage for all citizens while stimulating tourism and related service sectors. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Vietnam Ministry of Finance proposes free entry to museums and national parks Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes free admission to 10 groups of museums and national parks annually on November 24 to celebrate Vietnam Culture Day. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-finance-proposes-free-entry-to-museums-and-national-parks ### 2026-09-29: Ho Chi Minh City raises museum admission fees Ho Chi Minh City is raising admission fees for several major museums and historical sites to VND60,000, while providing free entry for students, children, and certain vulnerable groups. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-raises-museum-admission-fees --- Cite as: Vietnam museum and national park admission policies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-museum-and-national-park-admission-policies