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What travelers are saying
- eddyMONTANASingapore, Singapore529 contributionsheartbreaking ... how humans can do that ???
it s a worth to visit, very unique and we only can feel so sorryWritten March 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - helenandpaul13Worcester, UK1,593 contributionsI visited here on my first full day in the city. It it situated very near to the Royal Palace gardens, which are just alongside the river. The museum is difficult to find because it is poorly signposted and it took me some time to get my bearings and I inadvertently walked past it twice. However, if you have the palace in front of you with the river behind you, walk to the right and take the first turning on the right. Walk along this rad to the next junction where the museum is on the left.
As a foreigner I had to pay a $10 entrance fee. The museum is full of artefacts from about 10th - 14th century with art, sculpture, carvings and scripture. Some of the exhibits are local while others are from different parts of the country. Some of the objects are stunningly beautiful, especially a large carved wardrobe with was situated just behind a door in a room filled with statues of Buddha, where people have the opportunity to pray and pay their respects. The wardrobe was wonderfully decorated, symmetrical and probably worth a small fortune.
There are signs around the building clearly saying "no photo's" which were being ignored by many visitors, mainly European ones, who had their mobile phones out snapping everything in sight. So disrespectful. I was there for well over two hours. You can get an audio guide, for an additional charge, although I opted not to have one. Some of the objects however are poorly marked with just labels on them indicating where they were found and their possible age, so its probably best to get a guide if possible. However, the objects were marked in English, which was helpful.
There is a small cafe in the middle concourse selling hot and cold drinks as well as souvenirs including scarfs, books and toys for the children.
Overall, I thought the visit was worth it, although I begrudged having to pay the entrance fee as a non-national. However, while I was there working were doing repairs to some parts of the building so scaffolding can be seen.Written March 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robert C7 contributionsReally well laid out, modern and informative museum that uses the economic history of Cambodia really well to tell the overall story of Cambodias history. Really surprised it’s so far down the list on things to do in Phnom Penh on trip advisor as it was excellentWritten February 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frances HNew York City, NY20 contributionsThe Cambodian Art scene is wonderful. Thriving and energetic. Come and visit on of the famous local artists.Written January 31, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rutgetNijmegen, The Netherlands15 contributionsNice new big art Gallery in old factory run by an English guy who live’s in Phnom Penh. A quiet place in this hectic city were you van also have drink. On the same grounds you can also find a skate park and a huge trampoline hall and other kidstuff to do.Written January 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Suzan BLos Alamitos, CA14 contributionsThis is not a fun place, but a place that anyone who cares about people MUST visit. It makes the atrocities that took place more realistic, and horrifying.Written March 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CyclivistMumbai, Maharashtra, India543 contributionsThis gallery is located at the street 118 at Phnom Penh and there are interesting carving and great art exhibited throughout the gallery. Definitely recommended to all those who have some interest in the art galleries.Written August 7, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PoipuJim50 contributionsThis is a lovely museum, with a very nice array of Khmer art, including sculptures, ceramics, bronzes and ethnographic objects. Contrary to the information on their website, I was able to freely take pictures. This museum is definitely worth a visit.Written January 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CyclivistMumbai, Maharashtra, India543 contributionsO. Menge Gallery is very nice and the artifacts displayed are really awesome. The gallery is located in the premises of a restaurant so you can also grab a quick bite in case you are hungry.Written August 7, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChrisRushden, UK4,453 contributionsThe museum's collection of diplomatic souvenirs includes gifts presented to the former King Norodom Sihanouk by Kim Il Sung and world leaders such as Indonesian president Sukarno.
It also includes items presented by world leaders from Africa, Japan, Myanmar and Thailand and presents from the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), chairman of the CPP Chea Sim, and Cambodia's hill tribespeople.
It was originally not meant to be open to the public but you can still go in.Written May 26, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PetDetroit, MI1 contributionWARNING!!! Do not go there if you need normal Wi-Fi!! The Wi-Fi has an unworkable speed all over the place!! We came here to work over coffee. Test speed was Terrible and other workers were saying that they use their hotspots but hot phone hot spots in Cambodia are often un reliable especially in buildings!!Written February 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ponieHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam300 contributionsThis in France born Canadian started his painting store in 1995 where a huge amount of painting on cloth, cups and other things are to find, his style is very nice and it's really good to visit this place for finding a souvinier for home or friends.Written January 26, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CyclivistMumbai, Maharashtra, India543 contributionsThe Sa Sa Art project depicts different art forms of Cambodia. Those who are interested in arts should definitely make a point to visit this when in Cambodia.Written August 7, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CyclivistMumbai, Maharashtra, India543 contributionsThis motor store is located at Khan Toul Kork area of Phnom Penh. The services from the shop are reliable and I did avail it from time to time.Written August 7, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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