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Yes, at the Vietnam History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, traditional Vietnamese water puppet theater (Water Puppetry) performances are held twice a day.
The show takes place in a separate building on the museum grounds according to the following schedule:
- Days: From Tuesday to Sunday.
- Time: At 10:00 AM and at 3:00 PM.
- Ticket price: 120,000 dong (purchased separately from the museum entrance ticket).
This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most famous forms of Vietnamese art without spending time searching for a separate theater. The performance lasts about 30-40 minutes. Puppeteers, standing waist-deep in water behind a bamboo curtain, manipulate wooden puppets, enacting scenes from rural life, legends, and historical stories to traditional music.
What is important to know: The show at the museum is less large-scale and spectacular than in major specialized theaters, for example, in Hanoi or at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre in Ho Chi Minh City. However, the price here is significantly lower, and the atmosphere is more intimate. If you have never seen water puppets before, this is the perfect option for a first introduction.
When planning your visit, adjust your time to have enough to both tour the museum and watch the show. Keep in mind that ticket offices close at 4:30 PM, and the museum is open until 5:00 PM.
For more details about the museum, its collection, and practical information for visiting, look in our article: Vietnam History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City: how to visit, opening hours and cost.
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