Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
(សារមន្ទីរឧក្រិដ្ឋកម្មប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ទួលស្លែង)
History Museum and Historic and Protected Site
chealili, Phnum Pénh
"Killing field and Toul sleng genocide museum S21 Tour"(11 Tips)"brutal Khmer Rouge regime."(8 Tips)"many emotional life stories"(8 Tips)"Do make sure to get the audio guide, which is really excellent."(8 Tips)
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Ted Patrick BoglosaApril 25, 2017Visit and know more about the dark history of the genocide under Pol Pot's regime. Visit when you're in a happy or light mood since you'll be depressed afterwards.
Dave McSeptember 5, 2018There's something very wrong about thinking it's a good idea to convert a school into a torturous prison.
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MuratNovember 22, 2016Maybe the most interesting attraction in the city, it is a must. A good 1,5hrs needed to see and listen everything. Very striking. Entrance 6USD with audio, take audio to have a better understanding.- Dave McSeptember 5, 2018This shows you the length people go to under torture. Innocent people confessing and even implicating their family members to get the torture to end. Out of 20,000 prisoners here, only 7 survived.
Upvoted May 1 - Dave McSeptember 5, 2018It's really not something you want to see, but you need to see it to make sure it never happens again. 30% of the population killed by the need to incriminate others under torture.
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Jessica LeeJuly 15, 2016We had Mr. Lungdi as our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable. We highly recommend getting yourself a tour guide. A must if you want to learn about Cambodia's not so long ago history.- Sebastian KönigsJuly 19, 2018Heavy stuff, but definitely well worth a visit. Do make sure to get the audio guide, which is really excellent. A full visit takes 3h if you take your time.
Nova DandoJanuary 12, 2020V. interesting museum to learn about Khmer dictatorship & mustn’t forget what happened here. take the audio guide option, they tell you which parts to skip if you don’t want to hear v.awful things.
allie snappOctober 27, 2022I visited Cambodia just to see it and it was worth it, they have excellent prices and very kind guides, I highly recommend to anyone, it is a place to see at least once in your life!- roshan sadowskiSeptember 19, 2022At this museum I could learned a lot about the genocide in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge, communist regime, our tour guide Mr. Koem was very kind and very well prepared, his English was very well
- Mafalda HungerfordFebruary 25, 2020I think this is one of the must-see items in Phnom Penh - because it gives you a different perspective on Khmer Rouge life. If you visit it, I recommend that you seek the help of a guide.
- Socorro LinkFebruary 27, 2020You really must visit Tuol Sleng Museum to understand to understand what this country has gone through. The place was kept in a very good condition, it was worth the long trip,Higghly recommend.
- maverick myattJanuary 12, 2023I recommend a personal guide, we had an extraordinary one, I spent 5 days here with the whole family and it was a very good experience, I highly recommend The Killing field and S21 Tour!
Ashley DandoFebruary 19, 2018The audio guide is a great insight into the areas history. Very informative and well documented. It’s a tough visit but worth it
FireUnder AshJanuary 28, 2014A bit hardcore for sensible people but the place worth absolutely to pay a visit. You can find some interesting copies of Dvd and books about Cambodia/pol pot regime from vendors inside. Don't miss it
Debby MosseveldNovember 10, 2019It is worth it to book a guide to have interaction and learn a lot about the background. We had Sok Channak, one of the best guides we could have get and booked him via our hotel, Urban Plantation.
Rishi MaharajSeptember 15, 2016If you visit one place in Phnom Penh, this should be it. Grim and basic - the museum is simply the old prison with a handful of displays and an audio guide - it is truly horrifying.- ryan mendesMay 5, 2023Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a place that was used by the famous Khmer Rouge regime from 1975-1979. Visiting the museum helped me find out what really happened in Cambodia two decades ago
- Gregory HartFebruary 12, 2020I found out about some extremely dramatic events, this visit was very educational… now I appreciate everything I have…The Killing field and Toul sleng genocide museum S21 Tour excellent services!
- scott camargoSeptember 9, 2022I was really impressed by this museum, it is loaded with history and many emotional life stories, all the sites are very well maintained and the staff is very well trained and informed.
May HollandJune 28, 2017Well organised museum. The horrors inside the building balanced by the tranquil courtyard for people to collect their thoughts and just contemplate. The stories really brought the horror to life.
Alexis de CagnyFebruary 25, 2018Very interesting museum to learn about the Khmer dictatorship and not to forget what happened in this country. Taking the audio guide is highly recommended!- Pete AtkinsNovember 19, 2018Really grim but worth it. You can learn a lot. The information is in no way sugar coated. Be prepared to spend a couple of hours to see everything
- rebecca maleyAugust 1, 2022An experience full of emotion, even for this museum it was worth visiting Cambodia, I will definitely tell my friends the experience I had here, there remains a place I will not be able to forget
CatarinaFebruary 21, 2015Visit before the killing fields for some contextualisation. The video played on building 3 is shocking, I felt nauseous watching it. An educational experience but not for the faint of heart.
- misha kinlawOctober 28, 2022A very well maintained and well preserved place, worth visiting! I recommend that you seek the help of a guide to understand the history of the past and, finally, to witness the history.
- constance mcguireAugust 23, 2022If you visit Cambodia, do not miss the killing fields or the Museum of Genocide. These places are the best way to understand what the country has gone through and to better respect its history
- Shay mosherSeptember 6, 2022I would definitely return for the emotional load experienced here! Even if visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is heartbreaking, it is still a must see attraction.
jahapaula aka SallaDecember 27, 2017Terrifying place but everyone should pay a visit in order for the humanity to remember what happened. Be aware that there are some quite disturbing stories and pictures on display.
Mark J.January 28, 2020Extremely moving and powerful museum. Plan to visit here before the Killing Fields, and plan to do something light in the afternoon. The museum is well done, but it's a challenging subject.- rey tillmanMay 17, 2023This place is perfect for all who want to learn the history of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. I was very pleased with the services offered; the driver is vigilant and drives safely. RECOMMEND
Tobias WeißenfelsNovember 23, 2015Must visit for your stay but bring good nerves. What you will see is hard. Plan a day and also visit the killing fields
- geraldine maukAugust 28, 2022Impressive places but also full of sadness, this museum was very well thought out, it offers very advantageous services that transfer into history lessons from which we must learn something
- kaiden venableJune 21, 2023Taxi Phnom Penh exceeded my expectations with their well-organized and informative tour. The guide's ability to convey the historical significance of each site was commendable
- maurice jaynesApril 20, 2023I Recommend! I think this is one of the must-see items in Phnom Penh - because it gives you a different perspective on Khmer Rouge life.
- asa rojasApril 11, 2023We followed the recommended route, which starts with the buildings to the left of the entrance, I was impressed by this tragic story, and I think this visit made me a better person
- Valencia McnultyMarch 2, 2020This museum is unique in the world. Sad stories, but you have to visit it to add value to your visit to Phnom Penh. I came from America and I really do not regret it at all.
- marlon overbyJanuary 21, 2023I highly recommend this museum, is an unforgettable experience! I have found here the history of an extremely high pressure regime, and the bloody bitterness.
EricNovember 23, 2015To really know the horrors of the khmer rouge, you must come here. Youll definitely feel something here
Nam Nắn NótFebruary 5, 2020Go inside,to see each blood still appear on the floor and imagine that all fault & crime of Polpot Regime,they are animals not human to massacre all Cambodian People,Vnmese,Chinese- beau marlerJune 6, 2023I had an incredible tour experience with Mr. Koem from Taxi Phnom Penh, which included a visit to the remarkable Independence Monument
Rene WildemanNovember 2, 2018Very impressive. Very good audio tour. Must visit to understand the history of Cambodia- rae valverdeApril 27, 2023I recommend visiting the museum! The stories are terrifying, but they give you an insight into the events that so many people went through.
- Alfred PhillipsFebruary 17, 2020Certainly the help of a guide is very important. The stories are terrifying, but they give you an insight into the events that so many people went through.
- Karan gallantAugust 30, 2022I was fortunate to meet a very knowledgeable guide who spoke English unexpectedly well, helpful staff, and affordable prices
Melle ElleJanuary 16A very sad place to visit but it’s important to do so. Don’t go in without the audio guide. It takes about 3 hours if you do it all listening to all audios.- Faith OwenMarch 17, 2020I was very grieved by the ones I found but it was a trip that changed me, I recommend from the heart to anyone!
- jade calzadaMay 9, 2023This is definitely a piece of history that everyone should remember! This place showcases some many acts in Cambodia
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
103, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (55 Street Kompong Cham)
Phnum Pénh 12001
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