Things to do in Laos, Laos: The Best History Museums

Opened in 2007, TAEC is a museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions about the diverse ethnic groups of Laos. Permanent Exhibitions highlight the Akha, Kmhmu, Tai Dam, and Hmong ethnic minorities. Interactive and immersive, TAEC's newest special exhibition, "Voices of the Wind: Traditional Instruments in Laos" features wind instruments and their role in communication, ritual, and courtship. Through recreations of a Hmong instrument-maker's workshop, a Tai Dam healing ceremony, and interactive video kiosks, visitors can enter a world rarely seen by the general public. The adjacent TAEC Museum Shop features fair trade handicrafts from 12 provinces of Laos supporting over 600 ethnic artisans from all over Laos. Approximately 50% of the price of the products goes back to our village producers. TAEC also boasts a kids activity centre, ethnobotanical garden, and patio cafe with cold refreshments making the museum a perfect destination for children and adults.

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has been clearing unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War in Lao PDR since 1994. Visit the centre to learn more about UXO clearance in Lao. We have daily film showings, photo exhibits, games and more.

Heuan Chan Heritage situated right in the UNESCO World Heritage Town. It is a traditional house dated back to over 100 Years ago. A very rare surviving example of a pre-colonial Lao style aristocratic mansion. It is now turning into the museum, cultural and recreational centre where you are most welcome to visit and experience the authentic way of life in Luang Prabang

You will find a variety of artifacts collected from over 17 ethnic communities in the province. Of particular interest is the extensive collection of indigenous clothing, as well as agricultural tools and household equipment. There is an excellent collection of Buddha images, bronze drums, ceramics and textiles. Also, of the traditional handmade weapons that used for hunting and national defense.