Fantastic museum full of interesting exhibits - history of the province and the different cultures which coexist here. Clear Laos and English information. Moving and engaging videos about different aspects of the province: plain of jars, the local ethnic groups, Indochina War etc

A modern well presented museum with information on the history of the region from the Plains of Jars to the US devastating bombing and its recovery. The three films in the theatre are particularly interesting covering the recent war, the Jars and the cultures of the people who live here. Well worth an hour of your time when in Phonsovan

We went on a Wednesday at opening time - it's supposed to be open according to their sign, but it was closed - there were staff in the nearby offices but they just said closed. We went to the coffee shop close by - Meung Xieng Cafe - which was great - and checked again on the way back and it was still closed. Locals seemed surprised it was closed on a Wednesday, so maybe we were unlucky.

Love the serenity of the place

A good museum, highlights of Laos history. It has a theater room that you can watch some short films. Worth a visit if you are in the area. 3btraveler

Small museum that showcases the province's history and its ethnic/cultural diversity. Few prehistoric artifacts from the Plains of Jars were also displayed. 15,000kip entrance fee.

Small but surprisingly well done and maintained. The 4 films were particularly good.

Excellent small museum which provides historical and current archaeological updates on the Plain of Jars, as well as cultural overview of the area (don't miss the movie on local cultures and crafts/music).

Worth visiting prior to going to Plain of Jars sites. Provides background to the ancient civilisation that made them and theories on their use

I had a great time at the museum...one of the museum gave me a personal 1 hour tour..

Great provincial museum covering history and culture for the region with a lovely gift shop.

There are a lot of interesting exhibits, the 2nd floor runs some movies that where informative about the war, plain of jars etc...

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Small but nice museum. 15,000 kip. Worth a visit if you have the time, but not a must see.

The museum especially the film was excellent.had a horrible experience with museum personnel drunk and a drunk couple who wouldn't be quiet or stay away from us.

Small, but very informative museum. Well worth the visit, for the price alone. (15000 LAK)

The best provincial museum I've ever seen. It should be on your must visit list.

Very modern museum with excellent films and English exhibits. Possibly the best museum in Laos.

Went to visit it on Friday at 2pm. Hours say it's open but it's closed.

Beautiful space. The exhibit is well planned and very informative. They have short films on the history and culture of the province as well.

Easily one of the best museums in Laos! Very neatly organised. Displays tagged well in Lao & English. Very relevant for local context but presented in the national context!

By Classes 3B & 4A This new museum is a must for your itinerary. It gives you a great overview of the province, the people and its history. Make sure you plan at least 1 hour for your visit, longer if you want to watch the films. You will not be disappointed! The museum is set in a very new Lao-style building. It is divided into different, spacious sections each with displays and information. On the first floor, there is some information and artefacts from the Plan of Jars – the unsolved mysteries. Around a corner, you can read about and see examples of clothing from the Puan Kingdom. When you go upstairs, you see on your left, wall displays and information showing the different invasions by Thai and Chinese people, and the French and Japanese occupations. Each of them ended in war, with the Lao people gaining independence under the guidance of Phoumy Vongvichit. Next, you can see beautiful mannequin displays of men and women of every ethnic group wearing traditional jewelry and clothes. These things can tell you the difference between the rich and poor. Rings, earplugs, necklaces and bracelets made of silver are for the rich, and bronze and copper jewelry for the poorer people. Jewelry can be a gift for exchange when they go to weddings, and it can also be family heirlooms handed down through the generations. Other jewelry can protect you from spirits and nature. All the clothes are handwoven by the women. There are examples of the weaving tools and many farm tools. These are all made of wood and metal by the men. Finally, at the back, there is a video room where you can watch 4 short videos. These are a real treat as they explain in much more detail the history, wars and the cultural diversity that make Laos and Xieng Khuang such an interesting place to visit. When you go back downstairs, don't forget to visit the gift shop. Inside are some great souvenirs – including Lone Buffalo merchandise! There are hand-made Lao clothes, scarves, pillows, bags, bracelets, and spoons made from bomb shrapnel. The museum is a must for your itinerary. It gives you a great overview of the province, the people and its history. Make sure you plan at least an hour for your visit. You will not be disappointed. How to get there - The museum is located a short 20-minute walk from downtown or a very short tuk-tuk ride. Visiting Hours Mornings: - 9:00-12:00; Lunch Break: 12:00-1:00; Afternoons: 1:00-5:00; Closed: Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays. Price: 5,000 kip for locals; 15,000 kip for foreigners When you enter, you are greeted by friendly, informative staff. You can buy your ticket at the desk and store any items in the lockers. The staff will then tell you about the rules and proceed to give you a guided tour.