The Lao National Museum was built in 1925, which is formerly known as the Lao Revolutionary Museum. In 2000, this museum was renamed. Sometimes, people call this museum is the Lao National History Museum.
The Lao National Museum is the wonderful method to discover and find out about the Lao’s history, culture and life. The Museum has now included various ground, from ancient time to the modern day. Although there is a wide range of artifacts as well as photos, which are not arranged and disposed professionally, there are numerous excellent exhibits. The first floor exhibits many antique items, the upper floor displays more detail describing and illustrating the Lao history.
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Some useful information:
– Exploring hours: All days in a week, from 08:00 am to 12:00 am, and 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (only close on public holiday).
– Entrance fee: Minimal.
– Location: The Lao National Museum is situated in the centre of ThanonSamsenthai (near Lao Plaza Hotel and Tennis Club and the National Stadium).
– How to get to the Lao National Museum: Everywhere in the centre of Vientiane capital, you can hire a bicycle or go by tuk tuk, and even walk to the Lao National Museum.
– There are some rules that you should remember before visiting the Lao National Museum:
1. You should foresee that, there may be various sign and displays showing anti-Western.
2. Do not forget to sign in a guest book and read some exchanges at the entrance of the Museum.
3. You are not allowed to bring cameras and bags in the museum.
4. You will need to hand in your personal longings at the entrance.
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