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Cambodia Landmine Museum

Angkor National Park, 7km south of Banteay Srey Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
885 012 630 446
As featured in 3 days in Siem Reap and 1 other guide
Ranked #24 of 106 attractions in Siem Reap
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: Founded in 1997 by ex-child soldier Aki Ra, the Cambodia Landmine Museum tells the story of his rise from a 10 year old fighter in the Khmer Rouge to... more »
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Limoges, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This museum is really an impressive place. Do not be afraid to ask the tour guide for more information about all the exhibits. You should visit each any corner of the museum area. Surely you will be surprised. More

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Left Coast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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There is not much to this museum. There are mines on display and the tales of horror of war that have visited the people of Cambodia. It is small. You can experience it in 30 min or less. But what this does have going for it is the spirit of a man: Aki Ra. Aki Ra went from a child... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is a really interesting place definately worth a visit. Try to find one of the staff who will tell you more about the work they do, the children they look after and where their funding comes from. It is terrible that a place like this that genuinely wants to help Cambodians and is so dedicated to the kids they... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We stopped on the way back from Banteay Srei, which combines nicely with a visit here. The subject matter is grim, but the work that Aki Ra has done is ultimately a story of human triumph. Formerly a Khmer Rouge child soldier, Ra has spent his adult life defusing and removing landmines that still dot the Cambodian countryside--many of which... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

There is an orphanage attached and this place is actively involved in assisting those still affected by the horrors and losses caused by landmines. We were fortunate to meet one of the US men who is a major sponsor here and heard first hand just how horrific the injuries are and the complexity faced with demining Cambodia today. The mines... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

It's worth a visit, particular if combined with a visit to Banteay Srey. The exhibition is a painfully extensive collection of various mines and other weapons. An important insight to the near history of Cambodia. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We stopped here on our way to a temple (B Srei) It was interesting to read the displays, thinking about the use of mines, tragic effects and the efforts that are being made to help. Take a little spare money to buy gifts to support the work that is being done. I think it was $3 each entrance fee. More

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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We visited this Musuem on the way back from visiting some of the Angkor Temples, it is approximately 30kms from the city centre. It was a extremely interesting learning about the impact the land mines have had on the country and the removal of them. Aki Ra the man who has establisbhed the Musuem continues to remove the land mines... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

to see the damage these mines cause is a wake up call that they should be banned world wide. it only costs $3 entry and is well worth it even just to read the owners story from when he joined the Khmer rouge as a kid laying mines then fighting against them with the Vietnamese to now dismantling the land... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We took a wonderful 40-45 minute tuk-tuk ride from Siem Reap out to this engrossing little museum beyond the temples and just past the power grid. Aki Ra is a 2010 CNN hero, and a man who continues to make important contributions to the de-mining of Cambodia.You will be filled with awe and admiration for his work, and that of... More

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