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National Museum

13th St. | Between 178th and 184th Sts., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Ranked #10 of 37 attractions in Phnom Penh
Type: History Museums, Art Museums, Museums
Description: This beautiful sandstone museum was opened in 1920 and showcases many fine examples of Angkor Wat statuary.
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Manama, Bahrain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Nothing special, just some old artefacts which you are not allowed to take pictures of, you can finish the museum in about 10 minutes, and since we saw much more in Siem Reaps temples, this was a waste of time and money.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I didn't waste my time and money to go in because at that time i went there was too early (It opens at 8am) so i walked around of that museum and noticed that there is nothing inside. It seems empty because i didn't see any exhibition halls, only have some statues. The ticket actually costs US$3/pax.

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

As you would expect a wide range or items on display price to get in $8 I think the local girl with me was $1 I think best to dress conservatively and combine with a visit to palace which is what we did all museums are the same really so if they float ya boat this one will to there... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

If you have seen the real thing at Angkor Wat you are likely to feel as we did that this place has just "stolen" some of the carvings and statues that should be back at the temples. The building itself and the garden is pretty but otherwise I think this is something you could skip without regret.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Most interesting is the architecture. And the fishes.. so ill go if i want quite time feeding fish but i can do that somewhere else..

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Do not miss the National Museum. It's small and can be visited in an hour or more, but some of the sculpture is incredible. Recommend a guide so you know what you are looking at.

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Cairns, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Nice Museum and fortunately also with english explanations. It's really good to see about the culture and the origins of Cambodia.

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Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We expected a bigger Museum with more attractions but it turned out to be a small one with not so many things to see. The head of the sleeping Vishnu metal statue (which originally was perhaps 6 meters long) is interesting. The lake in the middle courtyard is beautiful and there are several stone sculptures as well. But if you... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

If you have limited time when visiting Phnom Penh, I suggest that you skip the National Museum - the displays were so-so. I also didn't care for being hassled to buy flowers as I went from room to room.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Yes once again. We are all coming to Xambodia is to see the temples and Angkor Wat. The visiting to National Museum is help us to understand more about the Arts and History of diferent of Cambodia Periods. There are many beautiful peaces of arts inside. when we are visit to themples we will not see much of small or... More

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