There is perhaps no finer venue for a fine arts museum in Ho Chi Minh than the current one that stands in its largest city. Initially built as a villa for a wealthy Chinese family by a French architect, this fascinating structure was reformed into the Ho Chi Minh City of Fine Arts in 1987, though it only officially opened in 1991. The yellow and white facade of the mansion itself is a work of art, incorporating French and Chinese styles of design to truly bring about a colonial feel to the museum. The museum’s indispensable collection of Vietnamese art pieces in silk painting, sculpture, woodcut paintings and ceramics are housed in the 3 floors of the museum and are bound to mesmerize you. The first level focuses on local and international art while the second floor focuses on the more notable artists, such as Do Quang Em and Diep Minh Chau. Meanwhile, the third floor focuses on historic works, ranging from the 7th to early 20th century. To get a grasp on the fine arts scene, especially in Vietnam, look no further than the Fine Arts Museum in Ho Cho Minh City.