The Saigon Commandos Museum is located at 145 Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, making it the sole museum in Vietnam dedicated to the Saigon-Gia Dinh special forces. Notably, it is uniquely situated within the monument itself, a site formerly belonging to the Ngoc Que trade union. This union operated as a clandestine base for the Saigon Commandos, camouflaged under the guise of a facility focused on constructing new cyclos and processing furniture for the Independence Palace. Historical Highlights of Saigon Commandos During 1961 - 1975 The museum delves into the history of the Saigon Commandos from 1961 to 1975. The Saigon Commandos, a specialized unit of the Southern Liberation Army, were adept at conducting raid missions, targeting military installations of the United States and the Republic of Vietnam, as well as engaging in urban guerrilla warfare, particularly in the Saigon market during the Vietnam War. The extraordinary activities of the Saigon special forces unfolded in two key phases: the "special war" strategy (1961-1965) and its peak during the "local war" strategy (1965-1968). Guided by the Regional Party Committee and the Command of the Saigon-Gia Dinh Military Region, Division 6, the commando force executed bold and audacious attacks across the city, achieving remarkable victories. Notable targets included the US Military Aid Mission in Vietnam (MAAG), Kinh Do theater, Caravelle hotel, Brink, Metropol, Victoria, US.Card aircraft carrier, US Embassy, Police General Office, South Vietnam "National Day", Tan Son Nhat airport, My Canh floating restaurant, among others. Things to See at the Saigon Commandos Museum Visitors to the Saigon Commandos Museum can explore seven collections of valuable artifacts linked to the Commandos. These encompass secret bunkers containing weapons and soldiers, vehicles utilized by Commando soldiers, weaponry, living items associated with operations, and production tools of People's
The Saigon Commandos Museum is located at 145 Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, making it the sole museum in Vietnam dedicated to the Saigon-Gia Dinh special forces. Notably, it is uniquely situated within the monument itself, a site formerly belonging to the Ngoc Que trade union. This union operated as a clandestine base for the Saigon Commandos, camouflaged under the guise of a facility focused on constructing new cyclos and processing furniture for the Independence Palace.
