Good museum in Phnom Penh with quite a body of artifacts. The museum is spacious though open air, making it sweltering in the summer months. The museum collects similar items together, such as statues of Ganesh, Buddha, Shiva and others into their own categories, rather than arranging them according to archeological era. As such, the narrative of the history is missing, though it is still a fascinating visit. There is also a nice cafe attached.

Pretty lousy actually. 40% of the display is missing or simply not there. No audio tour or any guide. $20 for a very basic collection of statues and carvings from ‘unknown origin’. I guess it’s free for Cambodians because they would never pay to visit. There is a nice garden in the courtyard, and that’s the highlight.

Interesting couple of hours here. For those reviews complaining about Buddhist artifacts, what on earth were you expecting? Scientology? Anything still around from the 6th or 7th century is fascinating. Also many items from 1800 too and still interesting. $10 is too much for you? Put your backpack on and go to a cheaper country. Good luck.

USD10 for foreign adults entrance. Quite a lot display of artifacts from Angkor Wat. Since we had already visited the temples in the UNESCO Angkor Archaeological Park, there were countless sculptural decorations. This museum seemed less attractive.

The museum is a nice combination of interesting architecture, beautiful grounds and a large number of unique artifacts. Good place to visit and spend at least 2-3 hours. Once you walk through the exhibits you can just find a bench and sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the gardens

I was absolutely mesmerized by the sculptures in the museum. There are enormous sculptures and different rooms filled with arts which reflect the different centuries. Visitors can put on headphones and listen about this distant time. Another reason why I recommend going to the museum is because they have very beautiful garden with fish ponds where you an actually feed the fishes. There also have big parking lots and a cafe for refreshments. To sum up, I would highly recommend visiting this gorgeous museum in the heart of Phnom Penh. The sculptures and the amazing architecture of the buildings are definitely a must-see.

First of all, the rating is based on the current condition and it could be much better in the future. The building and garden are the reason i give it 2 and not 1 star. Other than that I felt a bit sad to pay 10usd for a construction site. Some cabins are empty, half of the statues were just put out of the way. Also one should know that this is old building without any A/C. I hope they get all done and people can enjoy it more than me. :)

Phnom Penh doesn't offer an enormous variety of activities or tourist attractions, but for those interested in history and culture, a visit to the National Museum is essential. The museum's wings are adorned with ancient artifacts, sculptures, and statues. I've been somewhat let down in recent years when attempting to view the ancient Khmer gold regalia (crowns, bracelets, armbands etc), as it always seems to be undergoing neverending restoration or is just locked up in the museum safes. Additionally, I didn't have the opportunity to see any items that had been repatriated to Cambodia. I'm uncertain about the current situation, as the last time I saw the ancient regalia was around five years ago (and I visit pretty much every year). The ongoing "restoration" process seems ridiculous. The entry fee is $10USD, but Cambodians with a National card can enter for 500 riels. If you don't have a National card, regardless of whether you were born in Cambodia or speak the languange or not, the fee is $10. Unfortunately, the audio headsets are no longer available since covid. I have given the National Museum 4/5 (however, once the regalia and other artifacts are put back on display I’ll change this to a 5). I actually prefer the National Museum in Phnom Penh over the Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap as I feel the collection is better…. but definitely worthwhile checking both out if you get an opportunity. Final note. The museum only accepts cash and ABA pay which was a shame as I wanted several books, however didn’t want to go to the ATM to withdraw (even the onsite museum cafe accepts/prefers card).

Visitors are allowed to take photo inside the National Museum now. It's pretty nice that I captured these ancient sculptures sharing to the world. Highly recommend to visit this museum.

Want to learn about the culture and history of Cambodia, come here! You won't be disappointed! It felt so unreal to witness those archeological statues and pieces of art from pre-Angkor, Funan, Chenla and so much more from the Kingdom of Wonder. National Museum of Cambodia is so mejestic. Never miss visiting this place when you are in Cambodia. Highly recommend ❤️

This is the most disappointing museum visit I've had. I asked about the audio tour but a surly lady said no and waved me away. The exhibits are wonderful but without an explanation or some context, there's little value in seeing them. Brief captions such as "statue left foot" are not sufficient for a national museum and it was interesting that the most detailed section was about the Guinness record for the world's longest scarf. Just bizarre. Feels like a tourist money grab. If you actually want to learn about Cambodia, seek elsewhere.

While it's a small collection, it's worth your time (and price of admission and a guide) to spend a morning or afternoon here. The art on display is impressive and the guide gave a good explanation of why it mattered as well as an introduction to Khmer history and culture. The courtyard and the cafe are also good places to stop for a while. And you should check out the museum restaurant for lunch outside the building

My family of six thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the museum. It was $10usd for a guide, which I recommend. We went here before our trip to Angkor Wat, which I think helped piece together the history better later. We spent over an hour at the museum. It was pretty hot and humid throughout the museum, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves.

The National museum of Cambodia, next to the royal palace. there’s a cafe at the back of the museum too. You can also watch the traditional dance show at night here.

With an unforgettable graceful traditional structure, the museum had important Khmer sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, and more dating back to 4th century. I found it peaceful inside as well as outside the museum premises. With an entrance fee you will be able to explore a bit of Cambodia’s rich history and the culture.

A very insightful place to learn the history of Cambodia's past with the artifacts and showcases displayed. It is fairly spacious with several well segregated sections. You can easily spend 2 hours admiring the displays. There are English descriptions of each item which is a plus to me. We visited the museum very early in the day and completed about 10 am, by the time, the place started to be packed with tourists. There is also a cafe where you can get cold drinks or a hot coffee to start the day before entering the museum. A highly recommended place to visit when in Cambodia.

It is rather underwhelming visiting the museum. One would have expected more since it is the National museum of Cambodia. I would have liked more coverage on the development of Cambodia since the Khmer Empire. However, the architecture of the building is beautiful and reflects the Cambodian heritage. For that, it is worth a short visit.

When I was there. There's a part that under construction, I definitely wants to go back when they build up done. The payment its just 10$ per person. It's good to see the old sculpture.

It’s not bad, if you have time to spend. But the quality of the museum is disproportionately low as compared to the ticket price they are charging foreigners. No audio guide. To be honest, I expected more.

Small museum and expensive ticket. Audio guide is better for easier understanding and if you want to avoid reading. Mainly statues are displayed here with some other items. Felt like visit a museum of statues rather than a national museum. It is situated closer to the Royal Palace.

Beautiful artifacts, mostly statues, from 3 different eras of the Cambodian history. All within a stunning building. Interesting place, worths a visit if you are interested on these kinds of things.

Well worth a visit. Lots of pieces of Cambodian history. The stone and bronze work is exquisite. Entry fee is $10 for an adult. They offer audio guides you can rent for $5. They also have a daily cultural show at 7pm. This is a good excursion for a hot afternoon.

Entrance fee was kinda pricey at $10. I wasn't told that there was an audio tour available, but that'll cost you more dollaroos. There were tons of ancient sculptures on exhibit which were fascinating, but I feel the overall experience could be further improved. Perhaps they could add more stuff to paint a more complete picture of Khmer civilization in chronological order.

I visited the National Museum today, and I was truly impressed by the extensive collection of artifacts and sculptures on display. The diversity of items, especially those from the Angkor period, was fascinating. The $10 USD ticket for foreigners was definitely worth it for the enriching experience. I highly recommend a visit to this museum for anyone interested in Cambodian history and culture.

A bit expensive for what it is (10$ per person) Very small museum, can't take pictures or videos by GoPro or Camera but phone is allowed. Lovely building per se though. Nice collection of the Angor artefacts. It was definitely an underwhelming experience. Not much about the history of Cambodia per se. Perhaps should have visited with a guide.

Very nice work while I felt so sad, Pol Pot was affected and supported by Mao and killl 25% of the country's population, I felt so sorry about this as a Chinese. I even cried. Chairman Mao is the biggest devil in mainkind.

There's minimal information on the exhibits themselves. The ticket counter makes no mention of an audio guide option, while most exhibits supposedly have an audio component, which could enhance your museum experience. Some exhibits are from Siem Reap and a lot from Hindu mythology. The location is off. The museum is next to the Royal Palace, not on a crossroad.

Not exactly what you would expect of a national museum. No Information on modern history or very old stuff like stoneage or even colonial time. Mostly stone statues of different ages. Maybe with an (audio) guide it would have been much better. Just on your own with the signs provided it's definitely not worth 10$ per person.

Worth visiting ticket for local only 500 riels, foreigner is 10$ per ticket Audio guide is also available at there if you are lazy to read. Peaceful and calmness at there. Beautiful traditional building and its setting. you will get to know many history as well as the ancient sculptures

I wanted to love this museum, because I'm a huge history buff. It has some amazing works of Khmer art, and a random piece of moon rock displayed in a tiny room by itself. The museum lacked a lot of context for much of the art, though, and I didn't walk away feeling any more knowledgeable about Cambodia than when I started. The lack of audio guides was very disappointing, and the experience didn't feel remotely worth the high price charged to foreigners. I look forward to visiting again in a few years when they have improved the exhibit explanations.

The museum was smaller than I expected for that ticket price ($10). When I went there, there was no audio guide so I couldn't really understand the history as there wasn't much explanation. If you're interested in the architecture then I think you might want to visit this place because the design is pretty unique but currently some parts of it is under construction

Every thing here was just so interesting! i loved all the cool statues of the buddhas inside and it had such a nice atmosphere being partly outside! it was honestly such a nice a nice experience just after visiting the royal palace a few yards away!

Many interesting things to look at, spend about 2hours to walk around and see all sections. Beautiful atmosphere inside the gallery. A great place to spend the morning.

This beautiful old building has plenty of Khmer art and religious artifacts. Cameras are not allowed....ops,sorry about that ☺️

Almost exclusively statues of stone and bronze. Expensive by Cambodian standards. Of course we’re talking about the tourist price! Not worth it unless you’re really into museums!

An amazing collection of artifacts from the Khmer empires. Many fine examples of Khmer art dating back to the 6th century, it is a must see for those who enjoy this beautiful artwork. Building is amazing in itself, built in the mid to late 30's, it surrounds an inner courtyard with pools as well as artifacts. There is a nice aircon Cafe outside the main building you can get refreshment from either before or after your visit. Spent 2 hrs in the museum and probably missed a fair bit as there is so much to see. Highly recommend!

A stunning display of Kmher history with figurines, statues, bas reliefs, maps and many other items from all periods of Khmer history. For those that like museums and history this is a must!

Absolutely amazing and I would highly advise coming to take a look. Artifacts from the 6th century to modern just unbelievable beauty and awesome history.

The National Museum is a good resource to understand the rich history of Siem Reap’s many sacred sites and about the design influences. The galleries are well laid out and carefully curated. It took us about 2 hours to browse and immerse ourselves in the whole experience. Entrance fee is USD12. It is worth a visit

In comparison to the museum at Siem Reap, this museum felt quite small and for $10USD (they take $1=4,200 riels) I would have expected more. You enter and buy tickets but no map or brochure given (it’s not very clear which way to go around museum); plus the audio guide was not available. Very minimal displays with explanations (usually 4 word descriptions), so mostly you are just looking without knowing- that’s why the audio guide would be helpful. It appears that guides are available but no indication was given that they were available; I only noticed later when more people arrived. There is a bit of maintenance/remodeling going around, especially outside in the courtyard. I had high hopes for visiting this as this is the capital of Cambodia and it’s called the national museum- very disappointed. It has potential but poorly managed.

A place that you should visit on weekend or holiday with families and friends especially for kids. It's a good place for people who like to know about the historical and culture. And for some kids who like feeding fish also have many kind of fish there.

The National Museum of Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh, is renowned for its impressive collection of Khmer art, sculptures, and archaeological treasures. Really appreciate its serene atmosphere and well-curated exhibits that offer insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, especially the exquisite sculptures from Angkor era. The museum provides a comprehensive glimpse into the country’s history, making it a must-visit for those interested in Cambodian art and culture.

It’s just like a side quest, you don’t need to see here but there are a few interesting things here unless you are really interested in the stories of the ancient gods and world then have a go $10 for tourists. We just did a walk through around took about 30-50 minutes without a guide, it would took long if you have a guide with you. Bags are not allowed inside the museum too btw.

Museum has great stuff, it is worth to visit, but: - when paying the entrance fee be aware of the scam - better to have 10 dollar banknote to pay, otherwise you will get back your change in the local currency with the worst rate possible - the exhibited stuff needs so much more descriptions and better presentation

Small old fashion museum with an impressive pre-Angkor and Angkor period sculpture section. Nice inner courtyard too. Otherwise overpriced for foreigners.

A peaceful, quiet spot to spend a couple of hours on a hot day. Yes some of the exhibits have very little information but also they’re not all behind layers of glass. The central gardens are a great place to buy a bottle of water and watch the wildlife.

10$ to get in, not a lot to explore. For a National Museum I was hoping to find a little more history, paintings, traditional outfits, tools, weapons, evolution of the local geopolitics over the past centuries, BUT... you'll only see some statues of divinities that they moved from Angkor Wat to Phnom Penh. Also, COUNT the change when you get your already expensive tickets. Intentional or not, she had 'forgotten' 10$. And check the schedule too, for whatever reason they close for two hours over lunch time.

What a wonderful place! Beautiful and well looked after, all the art, relics and more are the true ones found at Angor Wat. Even without the audio guide you can walk through and just read the information and understand the history worth the admission.

Probably the least rewarding $10 🇺🇸 I spent in my travels. I was told to put my small day pack 🎒 bag with my phone in a locker. I had no pockets and my phone passport money etc all in my bag. And also no pictures. I did this out of respect when I got to the entry door I saw people inside with purses 👜 and phones/cameras. I asked the security about retrieving my bag he didn’t speak English but waved another employee over who did. She told me my bag was “very secure”. However, I could not enjoy the exhibits worrying about such valuable things in my bag. I also had the locker key now tucked in my bra strap . 🤷🏼‍♀️ after a few minutes I went and retrieved my bag 💼 and carried on through the museum. No one seemed to care. The displays and exhibits are very interesting to look at. Tons of sculptures that are obviously very old. Some with dates indicating the century. But without an audio guide the very little info displayed and for me uneducated in the Hindu and Buddha gods the relevance was lost. If you love art and are familiar with the religions you would probably get more out of it.

Interesting Museum work lots of artifacts during the pre-Angkor and Angkor period. This includes statues, bronze and copper artifacts and ceramics . You will need to spend no less than have a day to slowly enjoy the Cambodian culture and history. There's no air conditioning and can get pretty warm during a hot day. There are also audio devices which can be a very useful aid if you want to understand the culture better

Certainly a very beautiful and setting, and a lot of interesting artefacts. I am a great fan of museums, so I normally try to visit local ones when I travel anywhere. I would recommend reading some history books to gain a rough idea of Cambodia's history before visiting. Ancient history can be tricky to understand as myth and reality has become mixed, and a lot of the Anglicizations of Khmer names are not easy to read, and there are a lot of Sanskrit / Pali words added in to make sure you're paying attention. In summary, if you have the time, you should go.

$10 for foreigners. A MUST to visit when you’re in Phnom Penh. Only one downside is there’s no air-conditioning inside so a little bit hot.

Despite being still under renovation, the beauty of the art and artifacts was absolutely breathtaking. Khmer culture is a beautiful amalgamation of Hinduism and Buddhism and I felt like I walked away with a better understanding of it. Unfortunately due to Covid the ear pieces to help explain the art and sculptures weren't available but definitely worth the visit!

Relatively small but beautifully designed National Museum that's a pleasure to explore and see the treasures within. Amongst the highlights for me was seeing the centuries old stone tablet with the first ever recorded zero in a numerical sense and the astonishing masterpiece statue of Jayavarman VII represented as Lokeshvara/Avalokitesvara - the Buddha of compassionate wisdom. It's the pinnacle of Khmer sculpture. The museum isn't so large that your senses are overwhelmed with exhibits but instead you're left feeling that you've enjoyed an exquisite meal of tender delicacies. The internal courtyard with water features is delightful too and don't miss tucked around the corner to the right when facing the main entrance there's also the museum coffee shop with delicious drinks to enjoy either in the air-con interior or on its patio garden.

Great museum in Cambodia, storing many historical things, i love it when there was my first Indonesian president picture inside

The museum structure is magnificent. It has unique display of steele, buddha, bas reliefs, head stones and many more.

Pretty cool 10 bucks is a little pricey though I coulda got 2 massages

A must-see place in Phnom Penh. Beautiful art pieces, many from Ankor Wat. The entrance ticket was $10.

Worth a visit. You will have to pay 10 dollars even if you have a K visa.

It's a good place to get to now the history and sculpture of the country and their religion. No hat wear and no photo should be taken by a camera but with the mobile phone it's ok. Yes you read correct. This I don't get. And funny thing in some rooms you're not allowed to take pictures of specific things. I was so confused the whole time I didn't know what to do and what not. The building in itself looks fantastic and honestly if you can walk around I think that will make it better.

I spend 30min for walked around with many incredible sculptures and history stuff of Cambodia