History Museums in Siem Reap

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History Museums in Siem Reap

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  • KMLondon22
    London, UK207 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit. The museum holds a number of impressive statues & artifacts from Angkor Wat & other nearby archaeological sites, supplementing understanding of both the places & their history. It has a modern informative layout and as such is a lot better than the National Museum in Phnom Penh. There is though surprisingly little on everyday Khmer life, but maybe not much is known. Entry price is £10, not the £100 currently shown on Tripadvisor!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Aimee
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of in depth information and haunting artefacts very well presented in a beautiful respectful peaceful setting in a non-glorified way. An informative, moving and memorable experience. Much respect to the curators, they have done an excellent job with a very difficult exhibit.
    Written 31 January 2020
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  • Educational Excursions
    Hong Kong, China2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One section of the Angkor Panorama Museum is very much worth visiting. Panorama Hall is a dome-like structure with a viewing platform at its centre. From there you can take in three scenes titled 'Defence Strategy', 'Construction Strategy', and 'Prosperity.'

    The three-dimensional illusion created here is the most impressive I’ve seen anywhere requiring only the naked eye. At certain points, it really feels as if you’re gazing miles off into the distance.

    The attention to detail is striking and with a good guide, as I was provided with, much can be learned. One scene depicts Khmers, under Jayavarman VII (then just a General) retaking their capital from the Chams in 1181. It had been captured four years earlier.

    The movie was melodramatic but somewhat instructive and the maps at the entrance were helpful as well. But the Panorama Hall is the best section by far, in my view.
    Written 6 May 2019
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  • PoipuJim
    64 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a lovely little museum that does not get a lot of foot-traffic. It is focused on Cambodian civilizations and contains many items that have been unearthed by various excavation efforts. The items on display are quite diverse. I had a guide that did a great job explaining the various items in the museum.
    Written 6 January 2024
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  • Stephen C
    Maidstone, UK28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A museum of motorcycles, clocks, gramophones, watches, cameras, bank notes and other items mostly from 1900 onwards.

    The owner is eccentric, personable and he has pretty good English. He will accompany you round the exhibits if you wish and his passion for collecting is unrelenting. He even played us an original Edison diamond 80 rpm record.

    A welcome respite from temples. Allow an hour or perhaps a little more and highly recommended.
    Written 28 February 2024
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