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Vietnam's First Pho Museum Opens in Ho Chi Minh City

1/17/2026

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The Pho Museum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15, 2026 as Vietnam's first private culinary museum.
The 800-square-meter facility spans three floors on pho history and culture, with a 60–75 minute tour.
The museum expects 1,500–2,000 daily visitors, about 60% international.
Director Le Nhat Thanh aims to promote Vietnamese culinary heritage to domestic and international visitors.
It operates 8:00 AM–9:30 PM and has a 24-hour food area.

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The Pho Museum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15, 2026 as Vietnam's first private culinary museum.
The 800-square-meter facility spans three floors on pho history and culture, with a 60–75 minute tour.
The museum expects 1,500–2,000 daily visitors, about 60% international.
Director Le Nhat Thanh aims to promote Vietnamese culinary heritage to domestic and international visitors.
It operates 8:00 AM–9:30 PM and has a 24-hour food area.