Laogai Museum, Human rights museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., United States.
The Laogai Museum displays uniforms, photographs, government documents, and products manufactured by prisoners in Chinese labor camps for public education.
Harry Wu, who endured 19 years in Chinese labor camps, established this museum in 2008 to document the extensive prison system.
The exhibits present testimonies from survivors and official documents that reveal the conditions within Chinese reform through labor facilities.
Located at 1901 18th Street NW in Washington D.C., visitors should verify current opening hours before planning their visit.
The museum holds the distinction of being the first institution in the United States dedicated to addressing Chinese human rights issues.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: November 12, 2008
Official opening: November 12, 2008
Website: http://laogai.org
GPS coordinates: 38.91581,-77.04148
Latest update: May 24, 2025 15:38
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