Royal Palace & National Museum
Heritage museum · Louangphrabang ·

Royal Palace & National Museum

Heritage museum · Louangphrabang ·

Former royal mansion museum with ornate architecture and gardens

Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null
Royal Palace & National Museum by null

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27 Ounheun Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos Get directions

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27 Ounheun Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos Get directions

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Royal Palace & National Museum

Marco

Google
A visit to the Royal Palace and National Museum was more than worth it. It costs 60,000 kip for foreigners. If you want to visit the palace and you wear shorts, for example, you have to rent long trousers for 10,000 kip. Entry is closed approximately 20 minutes before closing time. Both the temple and the palace showcase part of Lao history. You can also learn more about it with a free audio guide that you can open on your phone. Handy!

Phương Duy N.

Google
the english is really limited but this is not a problem, the place is so good to visit, ticket is 60.000 KIP for foreigner, I can spend around 45-60 minutes here. They have to gates: entrance and exit, around 4PM, they will close the entrance gate, you can not bring camera, bags but you can keep it in small lockers in the house which is near to the theater. You also are not allowed to wear hat, short pant that do not cover knees, can not take photo inside.

Christopher V.

Google
*Bring Pants if you are going to visit the museum or else you will have to rent long bottoms for 10k kip. Also visit the locker room first to put all your stuff away to avoid a walk back* No cameras or phones allowed in the museum, but I think its for the better, take your time and read about the artifacts, its all very interesting if you are into history, they even have a piece of the moon in the collection, see if you can find it. The museum is beautiful on the inside, and seeing how the king and queen lived is very interesting. The outside garden and temple are also very nice to walk around it’s all well kept. I recommend taking your time here ❤️🇱🇦

Shri V.

Google
An interesting place with rich history-definitely worth a visit while in Luang Prabang. A few things to keep in mind: The museum closes for lunch between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and modest clothing is required (they do rent cover-ups, but I'd say they're not worth it). Also, phones and cameras aren't allowed inside.

Andrew C.

Google
The palace itself was beautifully presented and very interesting although there seemed to be confusion about the entry requirements (no bags, no phones, no shoulders, no legs - but you only find this out when you try to enter; not in advance) however the Luang Prabang museum was closed and all the other attractions are very basic and need a lot of maintenance. Also, in order to use the guide you need an internet connection which was only available if you had a mobile connection. A shame as this could be a great experience. A lick of paint, written information at each attraction and some decent signage would make this at least a 4.

Eleonora A.

Google
Very rude personnel there, a lot of rules and every time something new is coming up. Most of the exposition is not originally from the palace. No photos inside. You cannot take water or bag (even a small one with money and passport!), have to wear special clothes (even more strict than temples) and still it won’t be enough. The rules depends on the mood of the workers. Very crowded! The only nice thing - view from the outside.

mohanite

Google
60000 kip ticket. Too high for the content. They will not allow photos inside palace and at the Temple/Wat at the right side of entrance. Very recent construction. Nothing to boast of. Very ordinary rooms/halls and furniture Instead walk and Temples on Heritage road near Heritage office.

danielle F.

Google
We found the museum a wonderful way to start our time in Luang Prabang. There was enough English descriptors to understand the exhibits and the building itself is breathtaking. No Phots are allowed so there are none to post however had we not gone to the museum we would never have discovered the theatre attached and consequently would never have seen the excellent 2 hour show that same evening. We highly recommend both the museum and the theatre at this location.