2026 Year-End Giving

For more than two decades, the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial in Chicago has been a place where Cambodian history is preserved, survivors' stories are heard, cultural traditions are practiced, and generations come together to learn from one another.

“Having this institution that kind of recognizes Cambodian heritage is kind of touching, because we don’t get recognized very often, or very much in any media or historical textbook,” said Poleak So, a Cambodian American father of two, from Connecticut. “I want them [my children] to know a little about me. [...] Touring the museum might help and identify their roots a little bit.”

This year, we brought community members together for our annual Day of Remembrance, honoring those who lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge genocide and recognizing the experiences of survivors through remembrance, storytelling, and traditional music. Throughout the year, we hosted over 20 site schools and universities with over 3,300 onsite visitors. Our Tep Nimmit Classic Dance Troupe and Traditional Cambodian Music Ensemble perform regularly throughout the greater metropolitan Chicagoland area, participating in over 20 events. 

Whether you give $5, $50, $500, or any amount, your generosity helps sustain a museum built by and for a community committed to remembering its history and preserving its cultural heritage. This Giving Tuesday, join us in carrying that mission forward.

Thank you for your support.

Carving Legacies: Preserving Cambodian Arts Across Generations

This short film features the Museum’s Carving Legacies workshop in 2025 where Cambodian American artists and community members came together to learn, create, and connect with their cultural roots. This is what cultural preservation and intergenerational learning look like in practice. And this is why your support matters.

carrying on our legacy

You can also support the museum with these unique tote bags. Available for a limited time only.