I was 18 years old when the "My Lai Massacre" happened at Son My, Vietnam, in the throes of the '60's. It energized the anti-war movement, but I didn't feel or understand the things I do now having visited the memorial. There is a peaceful garden with original trees, rice paddies, and flowers. But then you notice the concrete walk... More

As the sayings go "I wasn't there so I don't know" and "To the victors go the spoils" and yes they also get to write their version of history. This rather simple museum and graveyard gives a stark reminder to us all of the inhumanity of war in all its ugliness and will leave a lasting impression on all visitors.... More

Not everyone will like it. History has always two sides but it looks like what human beings are able to do to other human beings leave us without any words... Who knows that one helicopter pilot refused to kill and ordered his machine gun operator not to shoot and instead both of them rescue some of the women and kids?... More

Having read about the slaughter of My Lai in the past my wife and i decided to visit the museum on this trip. It is about a 2 hr drive south of HoiAn and i must say it was worth it if you are interested in the history of the Vietnam war. The museum was very descriptive as to what... More

My Lai Memorial is dedicated to all those people who died as a result of a massacre during the Second Indochina War. The museum section was very disappointing. I expected it to be presented objectively. Upon entering the museum, visitors soon realise that it is the victors of the war who present the museum. The memorial grounds were overgrown with... More