Laogai Museum

Small, offbeat museum showcasing human rights abuses in China, particularly the Láogǎi, the Chinese prison system of "Reform through Labor". Includes artifacts from prisoners and panels with explanations and statistics. The museum was founded by Harry Wu, a well-known Chinese dissident who served 19 years in laogai prisons, but who left behind a troubled legacy after mismanaging funds for the museum. You may have to knock loudly for the curator to realize you're there.

• free
• museum

Address

1901 18th Street NW

Hours

Variable

Price

Free

Phone

(202) 730-9308

Website

laogai.org (opens in a new tab)