MAG Laos Visitor Centres

Uncover the hidden history of Laos

Between 1964 and 1973, during the Second Indochina War, Laos became the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. More than 580,000 bombing missions were flown over Laos—about one mission every eight minutes, 24 hours a day, for nine years.

The threat remained even after the war ended. It is estimated that up to 30% of the cluster munitions dropped did not explode, and they still contaminate the land today. Unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains a danger in 10 out of 17 provinces, remaining a barrier to safety and development.

At MAG’s Visitor Centres in Xieng Khouang and Vientiane, you can explore this history, understand its impact, and see how clearance work is helping communities move toward a safer future.

What we offer:

Learn the Human Impact of UXO

Stories from communities are at the heart of the Visitor Centres. Through multimedia exhibitions, short films, personal stories, and real examples of ordnance, visitors gain a clear understanding of how UXO affects daily life in Laos — and how clearance creates opportunities for farming, education, livelihoods, and development.

The centres feature:

• Interactive maps: Dynamic map displays that show bombing patterns across Laos, helping visitors understand the scale and distribution of UXO contamination.
• Stories from communities: Personal accounts, photographs, and short films that illustrate how UXO affects daily life and how clearance helps families live and farm safely again.
• Clearance equipment: Real tools used by MAG’s technicians, with simple explanations of how each item is used to locate, identify, and safely remove UXO.
• Items found during operations: Examples of explosive remnants recovered by MAG teams, showing visitors the variety and prevalence of UXO across Lao communities.

Documentary screenings: Regular showings of Surviving the Peace and other documentaries and videos featuring UXO‑affected communities and MAG’s clearance work in Laos.

Where to find us:

MAG UXO Visitor Information Centre, Vientiane

Address: Chao Anou Vong Road , Chanthabouly District, Vientiane, Laos

Phone: +856 20 55 529 571

MAG UXO Visitor Information Centre, Phonsavan

Address: Road 7, Phonsavan, Laos

Phone: +856 20 55 561 173

With your support, we are not just removing physical dangers; we are offering hope, peace, and a brighter future for the people of Laos. No matter the size of your donation, it directly helps the communities you learn about during your visit to the centres.

Support MAG’s Life‑Saving Work

A visit to either MAG Visitor Centre is completely free of charge, ensuring that everyone can learn about the history and ongoing impact of UXO in Laos. Both centres also offer a small selection of merchandise, including postcards, t‑shirts, and other items, with proceeds directly supporting MAG’s clearance operations and helping to cover the ongoing costs of running the centres. Visitors who wish to contribute further can also make donations on-site, all of which go toward making land safe for communities across Laos.