MAG Laos Visitor Centre

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 Centre in 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.

Stories from communities are at the heart of the Visitor Centre. 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 centre features:

• 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.

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

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 centre.

Support MAG’s Life‑Saving Work

A visit to our MAG Visitor Centre is completely free of charge, ensuring that everyone can learn about the history and ongoing impact of UXO in Laos. The centre 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 centre. Visitors who wish to contribute further can also make donations on-site, all of which go toward making land safe for communities across Laos.