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Museums & Art Galleries

Vientiane’s museums and galleries offer insight into the nation’s religious heritage, wartime history, and artistic traditions. The collection includes Haw Phra Kaew, a former royal temple housing Buddhist artifacts, and the COPE Visitor Centre, which documents the impact of unexploded ordnance in Laos. Visitors can explore the Lao National Museum’s revolutionary history exhibits, view traditional weaving techniques at the Lao Textile Museum, or browse contemporary works at the Eastern Art Gallery.

Haw Phra Kaew

Former royal temple and national monument built in 1565 that originally housed the Emerald Buddha. It now serves as a museum showcasing a collection of Lao religious art and ancient artifacts.

COPE Visitor Centre

Educational museum and rehabilitation center focusing on the history and impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos. The facility highlights the work of the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise in providing prosthetic, orthotic, and physiotherapy services.

Laos National Museum

The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is…

Lao Textile Museum

Private museum housed in a series of traditional wooden buildings. The collection features antique looms, natural dyeing tools, and a variety of hand-woven textiles representing various ethnic groups across Laos.

Eastern Art Gallery

Contemporary art space showcasing original paintings and sculptures by local Lao artists, with a focus on modern interpretations of traditional themes.