Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
A place of remembrance, evidence and education about Cambodia’s recent history. Visit Tuol Sleng with time to listen, learn and reflect, approaching the museum and the people it commemorates with care and respect.
- Phnom Penh · Street 113
A Place for Remembrance & Learning
Tuol Sleng preserves the site of S-21, a detention and interrogation centre used during the Khmer Rouge period. Through the buildings, records and exhibitions, the museum documents a tragic chapter of Cambodian history and remembers its victims.
Give the displays your attention and allow time to understand the context. A quiet, thoughtful pace is more appropriate than a hurried visit. The experience can be emotionally demanding, and it is reasonable to pause or step outside when needed.
- Suggested visit: 2–3 hours
- Remembrance · History · Education
- Some exhibitions may be distressing
Before You Go
Some exhibitions contain disturbing images and accounts of violence. Consider the needs of everyone in your group, particularly younger visitors, before deciding to visit. Allow around 2–3 hours as a suggested pace, with space afterwards for reflection.
Dress respectfully, keep conversation quiet and follow museum instructions on photography and access. Ask about current audio-guide or guide options at the museum if you would like additional context.
Check the museum’s own website for current opening and admission information. The official site currently states that online ticket sales are not available, so verify any third-party ticket offer carefully before paying.
Plan Your Visit from JD Polman
Use the directions link to plan your journey from JD Polman Hotel to the museum on Street 113. Check traffic before departure and leave enough time to visit without rushing.
Keep the remainder of the day flexible. A quiet café stop or a return to the hotel may be preferable to a busy sequence of activities after the museum. Choose the pace that feels right for you and your travelling companions.
Photo: Bernd Nottelmann / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Scaled and cropped for display under the same license. Courtyard photograph taken in 2006.
Source: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Guide reviewed 10 September 2026. Confirm current visitor arrangements with the museum.