National Museum of Cambodia

It's national museum. It's nice museum in the nice buiiding. It cost 10USD for the entrance. It's kinda Budhism museum. Only the goods related Budhism were exhibited. I expected more other goods related Cambodia calture, so not much interested Unfortunately. But the atmosphere in the museum was not bad. So it depends on what you are interested.

I went at 8am as it opened and walked around alone. 90 mins of the best museum I have ever been to. That includes the big ones in London Paris and New York. Khmer history in its artifacts are almost entirely what has been rescued from abroad and repatriated and date from the time of the largest civilisation in the world around 1000 years ago. Knowing that and perhaps reading a little of that Khmer civilisation will ready you best for this. The building / setting is beautiful.

A Palace, A Time Machine, and My Sudden Awareness of Mortality Visiting the National Museum of Cambodia is like stepping into an ancient palace, the kind where history whispers, shadows linger, and you suddenly regret not paying more attention in school. The building itself feels untouched by time, as if renovations are merely a rumour and modernity politely waits outside with the tuk-tuks (who will try to scam you with 4-hour long trips around the city). Inside, you’re greeted with gorgeous artefacts, sculptures, relics, ceremonial objects, each more impressive than the last. And the Vishnus! They get progressively larger, as though the curators wanted you to understand exactly how tiny and spiritually underdeveloped you are. By the fourth one, I felt like a philosophical ant. The returned treasures, reclaimed pieces of Cambodia’s soul, are displayed with a quiet dignity that makes you want to stand a little straighter. These artefacts are not simply museum pieces; they’re reminders of a civilisation so advanced it makes our modern “smart” devices look like children’s toys carved from soap. Walking through the galleries, you feel the weight of history, the triumph of craftsmanship, the brilliance of Khmer culture… and also your own personal inadequacy for having spent so much of your life watching television. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Peaceful, enlightening, humbling; the kind of place where you look at thousand-year-old sandstone gods and think, “My greatest achievement today was not losing my hotel keycard.” In Phnom Penh, the National Museum is essential. Not because it’s flashy, or modern, or interactive (it is none of those things), but because it holds the heartbeat of an entire people. These masterpieces are the inheritance of ancestors who built empires, carved deities, and left behind beauty so profound even a neurotic tourist like me feels reverent. Go. Wander slowly. Admire everything. And when you leave, try to act like a person who just communed with greatness, even if you’re only heading to get iced coffee afterwards.

Housed in a beautiful French colonial building from 1920, the museum houses an outstanding collection of Khmer sculptures from the 5th century to the present day. If you are interested in art, sculpture and history, this place is unmissable. Whether you are looking at colossal statues from Phnom Da or exquisitely carved lintels, there is much here to enjoy. Entrance costs $10 for foreigners.

Though small, it is a beautiful museum with lots of artefacts and statues. The history is rich but the display info is mostly in French and Khmer. If you speak neither, best to have a guide who can explain the historical wealth, and it's worth it. When finished, grab a tea or coffee and relax in their beautiful garden.

The Museum is nice and well maintained. However, if as a traveller u have been to Siem Reap temple tour already then you may find it repetitive. Moreover the ticket price is 10 USD and they take only cash.

An essential addition to your itinerary for comprehending the history and development of Cambodia. The collections showcase statues, handcrafted artifacts, ancient jewels, and the splendor of Khmer art and culture. This evokes memories of the past.

The National Museum of Cambodia offers a rich and peaceful journey through Khmer history. Its well-preserved sculptures, stunning architecture, and calm atmosphere make it the perfect place to appreciate Cambodia’s art, culture, and heritage.