Phu Quoc Prison History Museum

Visiting Phu Quoc Prison left a deep impression on me. It’s not your typical tourist attraction, but a place where you truly pause and reflect on the horrors humans can inflict on one another. The reconstructions, photos, and stories are confronting and make you think about freedom, humanity, and history. I’m grateful I got to experience this. The museum is a powerful tribute to the resilience of the Vietnamese people. Absolutely worth visiting if you're on Phu Quoc.

A shocking yet deeply important historical site that preserves the dark past of Vietnam’s war history. The territory is large and well-organized, with reconstructed prison barracks, torture areas, and life-sized models showing the harsh conditions and cruel treatment prisoners endured. Walking through the museum feels heavy and emotional — the atmosphere is haunting, with detailed exhibits that make you reflect on human cruelty and suffering. It’s not an easy visit, but it’s an essential one. A place for future generations to learn how brutal war can be, and to remember the importance of peace and humanity.

It's right on the street for a quick 20-30 min visit. There is no ticket needed and has ample parking space. It depicts prision history in detail with board explaining each chamber. It's not as well maintained as Hao Lo in Hanoi, but it's a prison duhh 😄.. not a must visit, but you can do if you have some time and passing by it.

A very thought-provoking museum concept. It is essentially a former concentration camp preserved right in the heart of the city. Entrance is free. A unique and deeply moving place that leaves a lasting emotional impression.

Vietnam's independence day symbolizes the nation's sovereignty. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the national day of the socialist republic of vietnam.

Impressive place, you should have guide from center to get better experience. It is too sunny, should bring umbrella, cap and water. It is totally free.

This was our second visit to Phu Quoc Prison. It's always being improved and maintained so it was a worthwhile visit second time. (After 1st visit 2018.) It's pretty graphic in showing the treatment of prisoners back in the time of the Vietnam war with North Vietnam and American backed South Vietnam. I not sure what actually happened in the Prison, but can only say there is no good in war on both sides. But a well while visit.

Harrowing, but extremely interesting visit. I can't believe the entry is free given the level of detail at the site. I definitely learnt a lot about the brutal history of Vietnam and it was pretty graphic, and not for the feint hearted... I don't think it's suitable for younger children, though young adults would likely find it interesting. For me, what was most chilling was that these events happened in my lifetime 😔 (born 1966) it's hard to comprehend that this happened so recently in history....