Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Description
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is the hurt memorial site of Cambodian people. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of “Security Office 21” (S-21) of interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime and located in what was then the abandoned city of Phnom Penh, whose citizens had been evacuated on 17 April 1975. S-21 served as the central hub of a vast prison system throughout the country and was used throughout the period as a secret facility for the detention, interrogation, torture, and extermination of those deemed “political enemies” of the regime. Due to a policy of guilt-by-association, at times whole families were detained at the center. Only 12 former inmates survived the opening of S-21 when Phnom Penh was liberated. Four of them were children, Mostly traveler after exploring and knowing about this hurt story seem like heart touching.
How to get Toul Sleng Genocide Museum of Cambodia?
Location Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is located in 113, Boeung Keng Kang III, Chamkarmorn Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Most traveler getting there by tuk-tuk or bus tour due to there is not much space for parking.
- Thing to know before you go to Tuol Sleng Musueum
Open Every day available time from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Entrance Fee There is 3 type of admissions fee for visiting Toul Sleng Genocide Museum: -Non-Cambodia: 20000 Riel (5$) -Non Cambodian Citizen: between 10-18: $3.00 Cambodian Citizen: Free of charge.
Guide Age recommendation: Exhibits on the museum grounds may not be appropriate for visitors 14 years old and younger.
Accessibility The ground floors in all buildings are accessible by wheelchair. Only stairs access to upper floors. Please ask the staff for assistance.
Audio GUIDE Cambodian: $1.00
Non Cambodian: $5.00
Available in: Khmer, English, French, German, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Spain, Dutch, and Italian.
