National Cambodian Heritage Museum, Chicago

About National Cambodian Heritage Museum

National Cambodian Heritage Museum celebrates four thousand years of Cambodian heritage through permanent and temporary exhibits of vivid images, artifacts, and interactive media displays. Visitors explore Cambodian ancient and modern history, the refugee experience, and the Cambodian American community through the "Remembering the Killing Fields" permanent exhibition, which honors those who died and survived during Cambodia's civil unrest. The museum offers guided tours and genocide workshops addressing this history. Beyond exhibitions, people of all ages participate in traditional Cambodian dance and music classes taught by master artists, or study Khmer language with native speakers. The museum provides access to library books, resources, and viewing materials for deeper learning. Educational and cultural programs serve aging refugee populations, youth, and community members dedicated to preserving heritage. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial serves as a permanent and secure home for Cambodian culture that nearly disappeared during wartime.