Cambodia Landmine Museum
Cambodia Landmine Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Landmine Museum was founded by ex-child soldier Aki Ra as a way to tell the world about the horrors landmines had inflicted on his native Cambodia. He used the proceeds to clear landmines wherever he could find them. In the process of clearing small, remote villages, he began bringing home wounded and orphaned children. These children lived at the museum for over 10 years. Aki Ra also started Cambodian Self-Help Deming, an NGO that clears landmines. Today, Cambodian Self-Help Demining has cleared 9,361,685 square meters of land and 255 minefields. Please join us at the Cambodia Landmine Museum to learn about the history of landmines and what is being done now in Cambodia to clear them.
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- TravelBee93Switzerland336 contributionsSuch an important place, don't miss it!The museum is nicely done and offers lots of interesting facts and figures about land mines in Cambodia. The story of the founder is just stunning and it's fascinating what he achieved with his engagement. By visiting this museum you not only learn about this important piece of Cambodian history but also support the victims of the land mines so make sure to stop by!Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 13, 2023
- 2202208 contributionsHumbling experienceThis is a very simple but very emotional museum of what in the very recent past mankind has done to each other, and the legacy left for a population. One man has tried to turn the tide and it is impossible not to be moved by his story and why it was felt necessary to plant many more landmines than the entire population and the economics of making them non lethal. Felt quite humbled after this visit.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 11, 2023
- Sarah K9 contributionsHeartbreaking but Important and Inspiring MuseumRecommend that you prioritize a stop at this museum during your visit to the temples. It is a well organized museum and we found it important to learn about current history in Cambodia as part of our trip. Aki Ra is an inspiring person and his efforts to clean up landmines in Cambodia is truly extraordinary.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 21, 2024
- Khunsreynin RPhnom Penh, Cambodia22 contributionsAdmiring work from a Cambodian heartAki Ra, who is the founder, is a very inspiring person. I read about him a long time ago and just got the chance to meet him and see the museum. The visit was fascinating especially when there was a short demo on demining. A lot of information about Cambodian history, and we can ask more questions about how Aki Ra came about his vision.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 22, 2024
- Paul H2 contributionsExcellent guide Hak HortWell worth a visit if only to support the amazing work to clear the many landmines from Cambodia. Our guide around the museum was Hak Hort, Hak is extremely knowledgeable and speaks from his own personal experience. A truly amazing and inspirational guy.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 31, 2024
- Lucille D5 contributionsImportant and valuable experienceAlthough far from the city centre, the journey to the Landmine Museum is worth it (a good occasion to see the surrouding countryside landscapes!). We met Mr Ak Ira, the founder of the museum and charity. Meeting him in person was a true honour and hearing his story was so important to truly understand what happened in Cambodia. It is also very difficult to hear as it is such a heartbreaking story. What Mr Ak Ira is doing for his country is so valuable. It is important to support this museum and the immense work they are doing to make Cambodia mine-free one day.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 16, 2024
- Dianna O24 contributionsAn informative visitThe information on display was both interesting and informative. At the entrance, there was background information about the person who had set up the Museum. He has quite a story to tell. We were there for approximately 1.5hours. I was particularly interested to read about some of the children who were injured by landmines and to see what they are doing now.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 13, 2024
- alisawwMissoula, Montana179 contributionsA worthwhile, if out of the way, visitWe went here with our teen sons as we felt learning about modern history was at least as critical as ancient history. The museum is kind of out of the way, and we arrived in tuk tuk which took a minute. Perhaps take a car. The museum was pretty well done for a shoe string budget. There was a lot about the landmines themselves, which I found less interesting than the information about the history, the demining process, and the work still to be done. However, we were glad we went, and were inspired by one person's dedication to making a difference.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 14, 2024
- Rebecca W19 contributionsEye opening museumWe visited this museum on the way out to the Banteay Srei temple and I’m so glad we did. Such an eye opening experience. The museum provides great education about the past and a current issues the country faces regarding land mines. We got to meet Aki Ra and hear first hand of his experiences and the amazing work he and his team are doing. Definitely worth making the effort to visit.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 6, 2024
- Hank6Palmerston North, New Zealand56 contributionsSobering and interesting insight into landmines - highly recommendedThis was really interesting and gave genuine insight into the scourge of landmines in Cambodia as well as efforts to remove them and support survivors. Nothing too touristy about this place, but very authentic. Definitely should be on the radar for any visit to Siem Reap.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 9, 2024
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Kerry M
Norfolk, UK56 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is a small museum but has so much information about the past and present situation in Cambodia. We were privileged to have a tour from one of those impacted by the atrocities of the laying of landmines - sorry not to have caught your name but thank you for sharing your story with us and informing us about the history and differences between devices and their origins. You cannot visit the area without visiting this museum.
Written January 25, 2020
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Amelia
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Jan 2020
had Bill guide my groups tour and had a mix of friendly, information and excitement with his stories. he explained all the parts of the landmine projects and then schools and answered every questions we raised making the trip to the museum fun for all. amazing work done by the landmine museum team!
lots of love from rode rage :)
lots of love from rode rage :)
Written January 18, 2020
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maureen r
Montreal, Canada33 contributions
Dec 2019
I first visited this museum out of a sense of duty to honour the tragic events of the area’s recent past. But this little museum is a real life testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Its also an example of how present day Cambodians are building a future that goes beyond its glorious ancient temples, the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, and the hordes of tourists on Pub street. It’s a must visit.
Written January 19, 2020
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Jul 2022
My family and I (two teens and husband) visited the Cambodian Landmine Museum on our trip to Cambodia. It's sobering and informative, and I recommend visiting the Apopo Hero Rat center immediately after, to see how they are helping to clear the land mines from Cambodia. It's a small place, with a small gift shop attached, that has very good books at fair prices, and some small souvenirs that helps to support victims of landmines.
Written November 23, 2022
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Laurie
Washington DC, DC7 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
The down to earth nature of the museum and the founder’s story is impactful and provides a very real insight into the effects of the various types of land mines deployed around the world. The founders story is well worth a read and he was actually at the museum when we visited. He has been awarded a CNN Hero’s award but this fails to capture his incredible life’s story. Highly recommend - the obvious lack of funding contrasts with the glossy films and banners plus gift shop that you see at the nearby APOPO de-mining centre complete with its board of enormous sponsors. Consider leaving a sizeable donation at Akira’s museum. Currently he sets up and runs schools in areas that were previously minefields.
Written October 25, 2024
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Kristie M
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Jan 2023
A small, intimate museum that packs an emotional punch & not only raises awareness for those tourists willing to truly SEE this country, but continues to help educate its own to facilitate further landmine removal (an estimated 6 million still remain!) as well as house & school the children maimed by landmines or orphaned because of them. Our guide, Kak Hort, is one of those children. Go. Hear his story. Support the school. Donate if you can. You won't be the same after....
Written February 4, 2023
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mgantman
Chicago, IL70 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you are visiting Cambodia, this museum is a must stop! Got a tour from Hak Hort, who is a landmine victim and also clears land mines throughout Cambodia. There was no charge for the tour, he just asked for a donation. It really put life in Cambodia and the problems with land mines into perspective. Do not skip over this impactful museum that really does a lot of good for the people of Cambodia!
Written January 14, 2020
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Jan C
Harrisburg, PA17 contributions
Feb 2023
Visiting the Landmine Museum offers a glimpse into the dark history of Cambodia in my lifetime--and what our group called the "ecumenical" culpability of human inhumanity to other humans. Our guide, Haik, shared his personal story of tragedy along with the gift of Aki Ra's work to provide for victims of landmines, truly a gift to us and to to his community. Our group left reflecting with one another. I left committed to share the story of what I saw. This is an important must-see experience.
Written March 7, 2023
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PBL
Cologne, Germany815 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This small museum is located a few kilometers outside of Siem Reap. The journey there takes about 45 minutes by tuk tuk. Most of the entrance fee is used for the associated project for the rehabilitation of mine victims. The museum shows various types of mines that were used by the Cambodian side during the civil war and the Vietnam War. There is some information about the history of the civil war and how the mines are still being removed today. It will probably never be possible to completely defuse or remove all of the mines. Even today, mine accidents still occur almost daily in Cambodia.
There are a few films in the various exhibition rooms, but some of them are of very poor quality.
A small "mine garden" clearly shows the dangers that had to be expected. Mines, UXOs and booby traps are laid out here.
There is a small souvenir shop attached to the museum.
There are a few films in the various exhibition rooms, but some of them are of very poor quality.
A small "mine garden" clearly shows the dangers that had to be expected. Mines, UXOs and booby traps are laid out here.
There is a small souvenir shop attached to the museum.
Written November 25, 2023
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Lindsay
Carrboro, NC6 contributions
Feb 2023
I booked a visit to the Landmine Museum as part of a group experience. My group was incredibly moved by the personal stories from volunteer guides and the important stories told in this place. While difficult subject matter, our group found this stop on our tour an important part of the overall experience. The facilities are small but the stories are huge. This is an educational experience worth the short drive just outside the city to learn more.
Written February 22, 2023
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Hi, did anyone know the tuk-tuk/taxi cost from the city centre to here? Saw a tour to here around 25USD/person. Just wondering will it be cheaper on tour or travelling there by tuk-tuk with friends.
Written February 5, 2020
I think by Tuk tuk if you divide the fare among friends would work out cheaper than a tour. I did book a car when I went since I did the butterfly conservation and APOPO as well and was headed to the airport. $25 sounds about right though since the museum is quite far from the city center.
Written February 6, 2020
Hi, my kids are 7 and 9. Are there exhibits that could upset them?
Written July 19, 2019
It depends on the kind of kids they are and the kind of parents they have. There is no gore, but neither is there fantasy. The presentations are frank about the existence of war and casualties. Some of the museum staff may be missing limbs. There will be a degree of sadness, even for adults, but also optimism. It all depends on how you process it and how you help them process it. Your call.
Written July 20, 2019
Hi, according to the Landmine web page it is closed - that message was dated November 2018. Any ideas if it will be open in December 2018?
Written November 27, 2018
It is open. Just there on Dec 5, 2019.
Written December 6, 2019
Hello. Is the museum open again now? Asking on 9th Oct 2018. Thank you.
Written October 9, 2018
It was open at the end of April when I was there. I have no further info I'm afraid.
Written October 10, 2018
Hello. We will visit the museum tomorrow and I wanted to know at what time the English guided tour will take place. thank you very much in advance.
Written March 21, 2018
ageunknown
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
I think there’s an audio guide
Written March 21, 2018
How far is it from downtown Sean Reap? In miles and time to get there, please
Written October 4, 2017
12-14 kilometers but its on the way to the Temple "PreRup"
The time will depend on whether you are on a Tuk Tuk or in a car.
Written March 23, 2018
Hello, do you need to buy the ticket for the Angkor Temples Park to visit the museum? Or simply purchase the museum ticket?
Written August 22, 2017
Hello. It is not necessary the temple ticket to go there, we went there without.
Written August 22, 2017
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