National Museum of Cambodia

Largest museum of cultural history in the country.

Highlight

• Beautiful collection of antiques
• Unique building architecture
• On-site guides to learn about all the secrets of the exhibitions

Description

Situated just north of the Royal Palace grounds is the National Museum. Built in a Khmer style between 1917 and 1920 by a French architect, this terracotta building has a welcoming courtyard and the most important artefacts and sculptures from the Angkor era and before. This includes an eight-armed statue of the god of Vishnu found at Phnom Da and a giant pair of wrestling monkey from the Angkor collection. Other exhibits include a wooden barge, and bronze and pottery from the Funan and Chenla, Indravarman and Angkor periods.

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We speak

English, Khmer