UXO Lao Visitor Centre
ສູນ UXO ລາວ
A small exhibition explaining the massive bombing of Laos during the Vietnam War and the clearance of unexploded ordnance. Admission is free.
During the Vietnam War, Laos was bombed with roughly two million tons of ordnance, and many cluster munitions remain unexploded, posing a continuing threat to rural residents. Run by UXO Lao, this small centre uses artifacts, photographs and documentaries to present the history of the bombing, the clearance work and the stories of victims. It is information-rich and thought-provoking. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. The centre is in the UXO Lao office compound on the south side of the old town, about a 10-minute walk from the night market. It may be closed on weekends, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Manorom
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- Wat Wisunarat (Wat Visoun)
- Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham)
- Wat Aham
- Wat That Luang (Luang Prabang)
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
- Mount Phousi