The installation features two metal frames from which numerous pieces of airplane wreckage and bomb casings are suspended at different heights.

Beyond the war artifacts, the space also incorporates flower trellises and colorful silk ribbons, symbolizing the spirit of peace.

Artists Thu Tran and Tay Phong created this space, which opened on 2/3 and currently has no set end date.

The airplane wreckage pieces are suspended at intermediate heights, shifting the approach to artifacts from a purely historical viewpoint to an experience of contemplation and reflection.

The inner surface of an airplane door is displayed within the space. Most artifacts here are from storage, lacking precise origin information, and are simply noted as being found in Hanoi during wartime.

Many visitors to the Hanoi Museum are unaware of this unique space. Pham My Linh, a design specialist, hopes viewers approach it with personal perspectives. The exhibition space lacks a single focal point; each vantage offers individual associations and thoughts.

Alongside the airplane wreckage, artist Thu Tran arranged spherical forms and silk ribbons made from lightweight materials, wrapped in Pineapple paper and Do paper, and interspersed with lacquer paint. This arrangement aims to create a visual dialogue between past and present, between memories of war and aspirations for peace.

Nguyen Hai Ha, 21, from Thanh Tri commune and a graphic design student, was impressed by the colors and composition within the space.

“The swaying colorful silk ribbons gave me a sense of relaxation, completely contrasting with the bomb casings and airplane wreckage nearby,” she said.

A bas-relief by artist Nguyen Hai, depicting the event where Hanoi's military and civilians captured pilot John McCain at Truc Bach lake on 26/10/1967, is exhibited in the main space.

Nguyen Duc Can, 85, a veteran from Thanh Hoa, visited the museum for the first time and was surprised by the sight of the suspended airplane wreckage and weapons.

“The arrangement, without barriers, felt very close to the viewer. When I touched it, I envisioned memories of my days on the march,” he said.

The museum grounds offer various seating areas for visitors to rest.

A steam locomotive, numbered 141-179, has been on display since 2020.

The Hanoi Museum was inaugurated in 2010 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi. Currently, it preserves over 70,000 artifacts, including many rare documents and items spanning from the Stone Age to the modern era.