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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Museum Gallery
4.6 (9759 reviews)
Grim museum of the Cambodian genocide housed in a former Khmer Rouge prison & interrogation center.
សង្កាត់បឹងកេងកង៣ ខណ្ឌចំការមន, រាជធានី, St 113, Phnom Penh 12304, Cambodia
+855 77 252 121
Did You Know?
Genocide Era
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum commemorates the genocide carried out by the Khmer Rouge government under Pol Pot during the 1970s.
Museum Opening
The former prison opened to the public as a museum and war memorial in 1980.
Execution Site
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is closely linked to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre, the former execution site of S-21, located about 17km outside of Phnom Penh.
Choeung Ek Size
The Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre covers an area of approximately 2 hectares.
Highlights from Reviews
• highly recommended audio
The audio guide is consistently praised as excellent, comprehensive, and essential for understanding the history and personal stories.
• educational and impactful
The museum offers a crucial and deeply moving insight into Cambodia's tragic history, fostering reflection and understanding.
• survivor presence
The opportunity to meet and interact with actual survivors adds a profound and unique dimension to the visit for many.
• well-preserved artifacts
The government's effort to preserve the grounds and artifacts helps convey the real history effectively, ensuring lessons are learned.
• powerful reflective atmosphere
The museum has a heavy, tangible atmosphere that encourages deep reflection on humanity's capacity for both cruelty and resilience.
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