U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam

Welcome to the American Center!

The American Center (AC) is a public space for visitors to forge their own personal and virtual connections with the United States through access to U.S. information, English language learning, U.S. educational advising, premium technology, exchange opportunities, and dynamic programming in a safe and welcoming environment.

AC is open to the public free of charge. We welcome visits by government officials, academics, students, and other groups interested in information about the United States.  Members of the media are welcome to attend public events at AC. However, if you intend to bring in still or video cameras‎, please contact the Media Team at least 48 hours in advance so we can determine whether the speaker is comfortable and, if so, request security access for your equipment.

All visitors must ‎undergo additional security checks of their personal electronic devices (laptops, cell phones, fitness trackers, etc.). These new procedures are being implemented worldwide to enhance the security of U.S. Consulate buildings. Please note that these new security screening requirements, which includes powering on the equipment in front of the guards, will lengthen the ‎wait times for guests entering our space. Guests should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to an event to ensure they can get through the screening procedures in time.  Please note that children under 15 are not allowed. Thank you for your assistance and patience.

In the AC, we usually record, film and photograph our programs and activities to promote the AC and the work the U.S. Consulate General does in Vietnam. We regularly use and post these images on our social media platforms. When participating in our programs, you provide your tacit consent for your image to be used in this way. If you prefer that your image not be used for non-commercial publicity reasons, please provide your request in writing to a staff member before the program starts.

Location: 8th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (government-issued ID/ passport is required for entry).

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, except American and Vietnamese holidays.

Library

• Reference Books and English Learning Materials: The AC has a wide variety of books and CD/DVDs about the United States, English learning resources, U.S. education references, and standardized test prep materials for students and young professionals for circulation.  Please visit American Center’s online catalog to search for the materials available at our library.
• Periodicals: We offer a small collection of magazines and journals at the AC for reference. We also invite you to read Apple News on our iPads.

Membership Program

Please register with us to check out our circulated books and periodicals, receive our latest program updates and proceed faster program check-in onsite.  Registering for membership is simple, easy, and free of charge.

You can register in person with your government-issued ID or passport at the American Center, your library card will be created within 30 minutes at the registration desk.

Students Briefing

The American Center welcomes group of teachers, college and high school students, or researchers to visit our space. Please contact us at least one month in advance with your requests to [email protected]. If we can accommodate the group, we will request you to send us in advance the list of participants for our security and check-in process.

 Public Events

The American Center often organizes programs for the general public free of charge (government-issued ID or passport is required for entry). American Center’s programs include film screenings, U.S. speaker programs, discussions, workshops, clubs, exhibitions, fairs, English learning workshops, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), exchange and scholarship information sessions, and digital video conferences. Public events are updated on our Facebook page.

Makerspace

The American Center’s Makerspace is a community area where you can create things, invent, and meet other people with similar interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) as long as you’ve registered for membership. Library patrons ages 15 and up can get access to free Makerspace activities, including 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, LEGO Mindstorms, basic coding kits, and more! We also regularly host a variety of STEM programs that help you learn basic STEM concepts.

If you are not an American Center member, please register for membership at our library reception desk. Come, check it out and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to receive the most updated Makerspace events.

EducationUSA

The American Center hosts EducationUSA Advising Center which provides accurate, comprehensive, objective and current information on a full range of accredited schools in the U.S. Our EducationUSA Advisors help students determine the necessary steps to apply to college, find information about financial aid opportunities and select the school which matches students’ goals and interests. For more information about EducationUSA services, please click here.

Internship

We regularly recruit college and university students to join our dynamic team.  You can check here to see the current vacancy announcements.

Partnership

Are you interested in partnering with the American Center? Here are some ways that you can get involved.

 Need help or have questions?

Email: [email protected]

Call: (84 28) 3520 4629

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USConsulateHCMC/