Hanoi, March 22 -- Vietnam's natural history museums and biological research institutes have hosted an influx of students, families, and tourists these days, thanks to new exhibits, hi-tech gadgets, and hands-on activities proving the country's potential for distinctive educational and eco-tourism in 2026.

Open spaces for knowledge

Hanoi's Vietnam National Museum of Nature in Nghia Do ward has become a go-to weekend and holiday hotspot. Packed with nearly 40,000 preserved and scientifically curated specimens, this place takes visitors on a wild ride through 3.6 billion years of life on Earth. The thematic setups mix with lighting, models, and easy-to-understand info panels that make hardcore science feel like a breeze for kids and adult...