LAOS – Luang Prabang – UXO Museum Project

Description

The UXO Museum seeks to educate visitors about the unexploded ordnances (UXO) that remain in Laos, and the effort to eradicate them. The program focuses on five areas: community awareness, non-technical surveyal, technical surveyal, cluster munitions hazards, and roving tasks. The museum is housed in a large room and staff are happy to provide information about its activities and present-day role in Laotian society. The exhibition is made up of information boards, a 25-minute historical movie, and real examples of deactivated ordnances. 

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Luang Prabang – City Tour Luang Prabang
• Luang Prabang – A Taste of Laos
• Luang Prabang – Baci Ceremony at a Local House

Selling points

• Centrally located, ideal for adding to the itinerary before or after a City Tour.
• A great opportunity to learn more about the modern history of Laos. 
• A sustainable activity which goes towards supporting the communities still affected by unexploded ordnances.
• Easy to access and suitable for families.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• About 60 minutes including the 25-minute historical documentary 

Min pax

1

Max pax

No limit, but 10 pax in the museum at one time is the ideal number

How to sell it

• For travelers interested in history or current affairs.
• For travelers interested in technology.
• Time filler – on the way back or before the transfer.
• Suitable for all markets, all budget customers – FIT and small GIT.
• Suitable for all ages, including children, at the discretion of parents.
• An interesting ‘living history’ option for families with teenagers.
• A tangible way of supporting Laos in clearing unexploded ordnances from its land. 

Why this activity

• An amazing opportunity to learn first-hand about recent historical events and understand the legacy of their impact in Laos. 
• A way to promote awareness of the scope and social problems arising from the bombardment of Laos during the American War.
• A good option for those who are more interested in modern history as opposed to ancient, or religious history. 

Good to combine with

• Luang Prabang – City Tour Luang Prabang (half-day tour option)
• Luang Prabang – A Taste of Laos
• Luang Prabang – Baci Ceremony at a Local House

Do not combine with

• Any full-day activity
• Any activity outside of the center of Luang Prabang
• Note that this visit is easy to combine with most other activities, just check the timings.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Other DMCs also provide this visit.

Pros

• Easy to reach by Minivan or Tuk-Tuk as the Museum is located in the city.
• MONDAY TO FRIDAY: No need to book in advance – just turn up.
• No entrance fee, but donation.

Cons

• Not exceptionally interactive.
• Closed on weekends, except by appointment.
• May not be suitable for young children and pre-teens. 

Information

• Suitable for FIT, GIT and MICE clients.
• Accessible for differently abled people.
• May not be suitable for all children-leave to parent’s discretion.
• Easy to reach by Minivan or Tuk-Tuk as the Museum is located in the city.
• Mon-Fri: no booking required.
• Weekend: visit by pre-booked arrangement only.
• No entrance fee but donation.

Alerts

• Deactivated munitions on open display-may trigger veterans or people with conflict related PTSD.

Important information

• Available year-round and for all group types.
• Accessible for differently abled people.
• May not be suitable for all children-leave to parent’s discretion.
• Easy to reach by Minivan or Tuk-Tuk as the Museum is located in the city.
• Mon-Fri: no booking required.
• Weekend: visit by pre-booked arrangement only.
• Shorter duration activity-60 minutes or less.
• No entrance fee but donation.

Price range

$

Quotation guideline

On ERP (Donation guideline):

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > UXO Museum > UXO Museum Donation
  • No entrance fee, donation appreciated.
  • Donation amount at the discretion of the traveler.

Inclusion

• Entire museum including deactivated unexploded ordnances.
• Historical documentary on recent conflict in Laos.

Exclusion

• Transfer fees
• Guide

Important notes

• Available year-round and for all group types.
• Accessible for differently abled people.
• May not be suitable for all children-leave to parent’s discretion.
• Easy to reach by Minivan or Tuk-Tuk as the Museum is located in the city.
• Mon-Fri: no booking required.
• Weekend: visit by pre-booked arrangement only.
• Shorter duration activity-60 minutes or less.
• Possible PTSD trigger from deactivated unexploded ordnances on open display.
• No entrance fee but donation.

Special Guide notes

• Guide should be knowledgeable about the American War in South-East Asia. 
• Guide should indicate how and when donations can be made upon entrance to the museum. 
• Guide should provide donation on behalf of the group and also indicate that travelers may donate further.

Different Choice

• The only UXO museum in Luang Prabang.
• Xieng Khuang-2km from the Plain of Jars (Phonsavan) are the MAG and UXO Centers: LAOS – Xieng Khuang – Visit the MAG and UXO Centers

Contact

• UXO museum, Ban Naviengkham, LuangPrabang.
• Phone Number: +856 (0) 71 260906

English

UXO Museum

Take the unique opportunity to learn more about Laos’ wartime history and the unexploded ordnances that still affect life in the country up until today. In this museum, housed in a large room, staff are happy to share information on the UXO (unexploded ordnances) project and the role it plays in modern Laos. The exhibition includes a 25-minute historical movie, and real examples of unexploded ordnances-a great activity for anyone who enjoys history or wants to learn more about Laos. 

Note: Duration: 60 minutes visit, including 25 minutes of the film

French

Musée des munitions non explosées

Saisissez l’occasion unique d’en apprendre davantage sur l’histoire de la guerre au Laos et sur les munitions non explosées qui affectent encore aujourd’hui la vie du pays. Dans ce musée, situé dans une grande salle, le personnel est heureux de partager des informations sur le projet UXO (munitions non explosées) et le rôle qu’il joue dans le Laos d’aujourd’hui. L’exposition comprend un film historique de 25 minutes et des exemples réels de munitions non explosées. C’est une excellente activité pour tous ceux qui aiment l’histoire ou qui veulent en savoir plus sur le Laos.

Note : Durée de la visite : 60 minutes de visite, dont 25 minutes de film.

Spanish

El Museo UXO

Aproveche la oportunidad única de conocer mejor la historia bélica de Laos y las municiones sin estallar que siguen afectando a la vida del país hasta nuestros días. En este museo, ubicado en una gran sala, el personal está encantado de compartir información sobre el proyecto UXO (artefactos sin estallar) y el papel que desempeña en el Laos moderno. La exposición incluye una película histórica de 25 minutos y ejemplos reales de artefactos sin estallar, una actividad estupenda para cualquiera que disfrute con la historia o quiera aprender más sobre Laos.

Duración: 60 minutos incluyendo la película de 25 minutos

Italian

Museo UXO

Cogliete l’opportunità unica di saperne di più sulla storia bellica del Laos e sulle ordnanze inesplose che ancora oggi condizionano la vita del Paese. In questo museo, ospitato in una grande sala, il personale è lieto di condividere informazioni sul progetto UXO (ordigni inesplosi) e sul ruolo che svolge nel Laos moderno. La mostra comprende un filmato storico di 25 minuti ed esempi reali di ordigni inesplosi: un’attività ideale per chi ama la storia o vuole saperne di più sul Laos.

Durata: 60 minuti, incluso il cortometraggio di 25 minuti

German

UXO-Museum

Nutzen Sie die einmalige Gelegenheit, mehr über die Kriegsgeschichte von Laos und die nicht zur Wirkung gelangten Kampfmittel zu erfahren, die das Leben im Land bis heute beeinflussen. In diesem Museum, das in einem großen Raum untergebracht ist, geben die Mitarbeiter gerne Auskunft über das UXO-Projekt (UXO = unexploded ordnances) und die Rolle, die es im modernen Laos spielt. Die Ausstellung umfasst einen 25-minütigen historischen Film und echte Beispiele nicht explodierter Kampfmittel – eine tolle Aktivität für alle, die sich für Geschichte interessieren oder mehr über Laos erfahren möchten.

Hinweis: Dauer: 60 Minuten Besuchszeit, davon 25 Minuten für den Film

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