Phnom Penh
National Museum
Ancient Statues and Artifacts
Ang Eng Street
13/Lekhet Ouk Street 184
Phnom Penh, 12206
Phone: +855 23 21 1753
Fax: +855 23 21 1753
Housed in an airy, traditional style building finished in 1920, is the archaeological collection of the National Museum. The collection features Khmer artifacts including large statues of deities, pre-Angkorian pottery and Brahmanist stone phalluses called lingas. The museum’s exhibits are poorly labeled and fairly incomprehensible to those not versed in the subtleties of Cambodian culture so it is worth taking advantage of the guided tours offered in French or English. Even if such artifacts are not of interest, the museum is worth a visit for its architecture including high ceilings, glassless windows and a serene inner courtyard.
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