The National Museum has some pretty interesting artifacts, many taken from Siem Reap. It is a bit of a disappointment that it has not been restored in what seems at least 20-30 years and has no air conditioning, which in this day and age is a must for a visitors' site in a tropical country. The museum also needs to... More

Lovely peices of art and other historical pieces. Would suggest getting the guded tour as not all the tags on peices are in english and the guides have lots of great and useful information. More

This wonderful museum provides an excellent education in Kmer art, history and culture. I visit it every time I go to Phnom Penh/ More

The National Museum was built by the king Sisowath in 1920 and there is so much in display inclusive Angkorian era artifacts and there is also a increadiable collection of post-Angkorian Buddha figures. Visiting the Museum before a trip to Angkor in Siem Reap helps us appreciate and understand the context to the Angkorian artifacts. We enjoyed it very much!!! More

The National Museum was just a stone throw away from my hotel, so I decided to on there (what the heck right?) It isn't too bad - compare to the other Museums in other country. More

Saw some monks acting as tour guide, very good knowledge on historical Cambodia and culture. A place I have visited several time. Need more time. Read before you go there. More

good to look round and interesting to see but nothing is labled! so unless you know what you are looking at not much point going More

Royalty and it's trappings have been around a long time in Cambodia therefore we found the displays particularly lacking in substance, however it still is a sight to see More

There are lots of Buddha busts, some dating back to the 6th and 7th century. It is not a large building but very nicely done and artifacts are well described. Recommended. More