National Museum of Cambodia

Stepping into the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh feels like walking through a quiet, beautiful garden that suddenly opens up into a gallery of ancient wonders. It's a place where you can really feel the spirit and incredible artistry of the Khmer people. Inside, you're immediately struck by the sheer beauty of the sculptures that are some of the best in the world. You'll see massive stone gods like Vishnu and Shiva, so powerfully carved they practically breathe, alongside incredibly serene Buddhas that just emanate peace. It's more than just the grand statues, though. You'll also find smaller and fascinating pieces of things like ceramics and bronze tools that give you a real peek into everyday life and the amazing craftsmanship of Cambodia's past. So, if you're in Phnom Penh, this museum is an absolute must-see.

The Cambodia Museum is a fantastic place to dive deep into the rich history and culture of Cambodia. The exhibits are well-curated, offering a fascinating look at the country’s ancient art, history, and heritage. The displays of Khmer art, ancient sculptures, and historical artifacts are impressive and educational. The museum is spacious, clean, and has a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot to learn while taking in the beautiful surroundings. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to share insights about the exhibits. It’s a must visit for anyone interested in Cambodian history!

A nice relaxed museum, mostly of Hindu statues. The best part of this whole thing was actually the architecture of the place. I also really liked the little museum gift shop, it had the best post cards I had seen in Phnom Penh so far.

Very interesting, beautifully set out. They have many sculptures from the temples in Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and others. A walk through history and there are many recuperated sculptures which were taken out of the country at some stage. A must for history and art lovers

Beautiful building however as this is the national museum was expecting to see exhibits from all aspects of Cambodian history. These were all statues and not much explanation . Why nothing about how people lived , dressed utensils , jewelry,industries etc . the national museum in siem reap is full of Khmer art and statues and explains everything you need to know in a far better way . If you are going to siem reap give this one a miss

A interesting inside into Cambodias history. Not a massive site and a little pricey for what it is. 10 Dollar entry is the same price as entry and a guide in the Tuol Sleng museum which was a much more in depth dive into Cambodias history

It's one of the largest collections of Buddha and Hindu deity statues I've found. Clean, cool, close to the palace and riverside. Not much of a story to follow for foreign speakers as only a few placards with more than a line to explain what the piece is. Fairly small for a national museum. Could easily stretch to an hour perhaps max but then will be back where you started. One of the least immersive museums I've visited.

A must visit for visiting Cambodia and in a great location where there are shops and cafes to visit after! The abundance of history makes up for the lack of AC. There is a lot to see here and the grounds are gorgeous. There is a shop and they sell water but also fish food for the fishes in the ponds in the garden. There are bathrooms as well. If you are Cambodian and can speak the language, you get a reduced price ticket.