For more than forty years, the great King Sisavang Vong ruled Luang Prabang, which was later renamed Laos. Then the crown Prince Savang Vatthana received the crown, until the Communists came to power in 1975. The new government deposed the young monarch from the throne and opened a national museum within the walls of his Royal residence. Just a few years ago, it was a home for the members of the last ruling dynasty, but today everyone can cross the threshold of the Royal Palace and enjoy the unprecedented luxury, see all the royal regalia and everyday items of the Royal family.

The Royal Palace, the official name of which is Haw Kham, was built in 1909, during the period of French Colonization. It can be seen by the combination of two styles, traditional Laotian architecture and the elegant French style of Beaux-Arts. The central entrance is crowned with a golden bas-relief with the symbol of the former monarchy – a three-headed elephant under a sacred white umbrella. The steps of the grand staircase are made of rare Italian marble.

On the right of the entrance, there is the King's reception room. Its walls are decorated with delightful murals, painted by the famous French artist Alix de Fauntereau, and two gilded and lacquered paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Here you can also see busts of all Lao monarchs. On the left, there is the secretary's reception room, where all the diplomatic gifts from other countries to the kingdom are currently stored: paintings, sculptures, porcelain sets, and other valuable works of art. All of them are divided into two groups – capitalist and socialist, depending on the country that presented this gift. Pay special attention to the rarest exhibit in the museum's collection – a moonstone donated by the US government after the famous Apollo mission. In the Queen's reception room, you can see portraits of members of the Royal family painted by the Russian artist Ilya Glazunov. The medals and seals of the dynasty are located in a separate room, specially designed for their storage.

All the Royal chambers are also open to the public. The entire interior is preserved from the last days of the King's reign, and authentic Royal regalia of the great monarchy are stored in the majestic Throne Room.