To understand the US invasion of Vietnam, and contextualize its devastating impact on the country’s civilians, this remarkable and deeply moving museum is an essential visit. Many of the atrocities documented here are already well publicized, but it’s rare to visit a museum such as this, where the victims of US military action are given the space to tell their side of the story.

While most of the displays are written from a Vietnamese perspective, much of the disturbing photography of war atrocities come from US sources, including the images of the My Lai massacre, where more than 500 unarmed South Vietnamese civilians were brutally killed by US soldiers.

Even travellers with little interest in the war should not leave the city without visiting. Its absorbing exhibits give visitors an invaluable insight into a defining chapter in the country’s history – and a deeper understanding of present-day Vietnam as a result. Allow at least a couple of hours for your visit.