Visit
Admission
Please note that the tickets are only sold at the ticket counter at the museum entrance.
Admission
National Visitors: Free of charge.
Non-Cambodian Visitors: $3.00 USD per person.
Audio Guide Rental
National Visitors: $1.00 USD.
Non-Cambodian Visitors: $3.00 USD.
Hours
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center is open every day start 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including national holidays.
Site Guidelines
General Rules
We kindly ask all visitors to observe the following guidelines to ensure a respectful and meaningful experience
Respectful Conduct
Please dress modestly and behave respectfully during your visit.
Food and Drinks
Eating or drinking is not permitted around the mass grave area or within the memorial exhibition. Visitors are welcome to enjoy refreshments at the beverage store nearby.
Mass Graves
Do not step or walk on the mass graves.
Silence
Please maintain a quiet atmosphere throughout the site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on the grounds but are not permitted inside the memorial building or exhibition areas.
Accessibility
The Choeung Ek Genocidal Center is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Most areas of the site, including bathrooms, are wheelchair accessible.
Assistive Equipment
Wheelchairs and walking canes are available upon request to support visitors with mobility needs.
Camera Policy
We welcome visitors to capture their experience at the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center while adhering to the following guidelines
Personal Filming and Photography
Outdoor photography and filming on the grounds are permitted and free of charge. Please be considerate of other visitors while taking photos.
Professional Media
Professional filming and photography require permits and accreditation from the Ministry of Information (Cambodia) and Phnom Penh Capital Hall.
Drone Restrictions
The use of drones is strictly prohibited on the premises.
Getting Around Activities
Enhance your visit to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center with the following meaningful activities
Pay Tribute to the Victims
Participate in traditional Khmer mourning rituals by offering flowers, lighting incense sticks, and candles to honor the spirits of the victims.
Meditation
Engage in quiet meditation to liberate and bring peace to the spirits of those who were tragically lost.
Nature Walks
Stroll through the serene green plant corridor for a moment of reflection and tranquility.
Souvenir
Explore the small souvenir shop offering unique handicrafts, historical books, and other items that commemorate your visit.
FAQs
What are your opening hours?
We are open from 07:30 am until 05:30 pm, 7days a week (include national holidays)
Do you accept cash?
Yes, we only accept cash for the moment.
Are kid allowed to visit?
Yes, we kindly ask to be their advisors at all times.
How much is the admission fee?
National Visitors – Free of Charge
International Visitor – 6 USD (Including audio tour)
Are Toulsleng (S21) Museum and Choeung EK Genocidal Center the same?
The two historical site (Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center) are intrinsically linked to each other. Methods of interrogation, torture, and executions took place at the S-21 prison (known today as Toul Sleng Genocide Museum). As the site Choeung Ek (now Known as Choeung Ek Genocidal Center) was designated as a site for mass executions. More than 20,000 prisoners from S-21 and other sites were executed at Choeung Ek.