National Museum of Cambodia

National Museum of Cambodia is a history museum Phnom Penh located in Cambodia.

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    History Museum

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Street 178 Phnom Penh Cambodia

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Dave Mc

The architecture of the building, and especially the courtyard , surpasses the artifacts in the museum . It's worth the trip even if you stay outside.

Dave Mc

I thought China cornered the market on difficult to build roofs, but Cambodia is the new reining champion. The architecture at the museum is amazing, even better than the exhibits ! ????

Dave Mc

Cambodia is a great place to really gain an understanding of the blends of cultures in the region through the food, art and architecture .

Dave Mc

The art in the museum is very nice, but if you've already been to Angkor Wat, you're not going to be very excited about the museum . It's really hard to comete with the artistry in Siem Reap .

Peter M

Entry has gone up to $10. No map provided and audio guide is extra. My latest Lonely Planet said it was $5 so it must have doubled recently. Still a great collection of historical sculptures though.

Ashley Dando

A great building housing many artifacts . Pictures inside aren’t allowed but the guards don’t pay attention. Nice gardens in the center

Murat

Located close to Royal Palace and River Front. Takes 1hr to walk around. Closes early. Nightly shows with national folk dances are available, 15USD (duration 1hr) and quite interesting.

Ladybug ????????????????

Amazing from outside but you can not find something so special inside, too small but your tour guide will inform you very well .

Rhys

Personally I liked it and entry is a reasonable price. But this is for the artifact/history geeks that like reading the plaques . The visit greatly increased my appreciation and knowledge .

Melissa I.

Pick up your tickets to the nightly cultural performances . Cambodian Living Arts produced 3 rotating shows with traditional and folk dancing .

S P

One of the top things to do in the city !

Alistair Speirs

$5 entry seems okay to me. Nice central courtyard and good number of 5th and 6th C statues and other exhibits . Kids can feed the fish !

Eric

Thorough museum , I especially liked the tapestries depicting stories of Cambodia

Idioot

Some impressive statues and carvings. Old style museum , don't expect too much though. Certainly worth a visit in Phnom Penh.

Chris Daykin

Great building with lots of interesting artefacts. Kids under 10 are free.

FireUnder Ash

If you don't have archeology studies background better read a bit about Kmer empire history before to pay a visit. ..

Angel Dominguez

Probably the most informative tourist site in Phnom Penh, lovely for spending an hour reading about relics.

Andrés Suárez

whilst not the best museology in the world this is an interesting museum worth the visit

SAM MAJID

Ancient artifacts with lots of stories to tell. Take your time here and get a Guide

Akhil Gulati

Amazing sculptures , true history

KT Scheding

Now $5 to get in but kids free. Photos okay to take in the courtyard , which has a spot to buy cold drinks.

myaka myaka

rather poor collection, museum workers trick you to give donations - don’t take flowers/bracelets from them. building and the inner yard are super cool.

Anand

This place has lots of sculptors from pre-angkorian period. If you are into sculptors then you may enjoy it. It was not worth $5 for me.

Banndith Mok

Great place for Cambodian History.

Lionel Latham

One of the nicest museum of South-East Asia, beautiful open air atmosphere with gorgeous sculptures .

Yang

I'm sure the artifacts are important but the presentation is horrid, I feel like I'm in a disused curios warehouse

Torzin S

Stunning pieces of art

Elliana Rashi

Great learning experience

Marjo Laitakari

With 1$ you can take pictures of the yard inside the museum , not any of the items in the museum .

Joey Lim

It would had been a lot more enriching if audio aid options are available. Otherwise....

Sian Peachey

Took ten minute to walk around. Small and very very dull in comparison to Siem Reaps museum !

Shen Ludi

Air conditioner needed!

Ali B

$5 entrance fee a little steep - I was put within 10 mins and was besieged by women selling me jasmine within the museum (5x). Not recommended. No photos.

Neets J

Traditional dance show

Erwin Tang Yew Hon

Said pictures not allowed but no one is watching most of the time ;)

Anna Rigo Allegri

Beautiful outside building....but not so interesting inside...unfortunately

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You can take photos if you pay 1 dollar.

Sutep Lynn

Great one but you cannot take pics of them?

Erwin Tang Yew Hon

Entrance is $3

DraKo

Not worth it. Very small and there aren't many different things to see. Seen it all it 10 minutes

justine

There are only so many statuettes I can look at. Not worth the USD5 entrance fee.

Jenifer Willy

Belum pegi

Mark

It's OK, if you've been to siem reap already it'll underwhelm

Yasser Ahmad

Average and nothing much to see.

Gabi Kastalski

Not worth the 5 dollars entrance

Franck Janet

A place to visit in Phnom Penh

Dr_Alban_G

Vu les autres conseils je n'ai pas pris l'audioguide . Il y a par contre nombreux paneaux explicatifs en anglais et même en français .

Ka Mila

Красивое здание, но мы опоздали. Работает до 17.00.

Pau

Muy rústico y sin AC.

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7.4
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A brand new monument built in honor of HM King Father Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. - Mongkol T.

7.5
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Fantastic bargains to be had - my most favourite market in Phnom Penh. - Ali B

7.6
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6.8
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Huge market give yourself the time to see it all, a full morning or afternoon. Try the deep fried tarantulas. - Yondering Monkeys