The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Hanoi, Vietnam at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi. The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts plays an important part in the museum structure in Vietnam, not only preserving and showcasing some of the cultural heritage of Vietnam through the medium of fine arts but also making them accessible to the public.
The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is housed in the complex that was once the French Ministry of Information building. The building was constructed by the French during their colonial rule of Vietnam. The architectural style comprises both of Vietnamese Oriental as well as classical elements from the French. Many people both locally as well as internationally flock to see not only the magnificent art works but also the equally impressive architecture of this building. From wing to wing of the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts stands a collection of fine arts ranging from the ancient artistic works to the modern contemporary works.
On the ground floor one will be able to see some of the oldest artworks on display at the museum. The Amitabha Buddha sculpture created in 1057 also stands with the museum. A wooden sculpture of Boddhisattva, sandstone sculptures from the Funan and Champa Kingdoms and also the "One Thousand Eye, One Thousand Arm Guan Yin" can be found at the museum.
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