Divided into four main sections, its outdoor display area houses authentic aircraft, military tanks, and weapons used during the French and American wars. Most of these exhibits are in pristine condition, with must-sees including the A-37 Dragonfly light-attack aircraft, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog observation aircraft, and the M48 Patton gun tank.
The museum’s indoor display area comprises 12 showrooms, displaying thousands of photographs and news articles on the Vietnamese military’s establishment, struggles, and victory. There are also numerous personal belongings and interesting backgrounds of prominent soldiers, including a pair of slippers that belonged to Phan Thi Mua. She was a female special task force member who detonated an American fuel depot in 1972 by smuggling dynamite powder in her slippers.
Fifth Military Division Museum of Da Nang
- Opening Hours: Saturday - Sunday 07:30 - 11:00 & 13:30 - 16:00
- Location: 12km north of Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula
- Address: 1 Duy Tan Street, Da Nang
- Tel: +84 511 624 014
- Price Range: VND 40,000