Museums in Siem Reap

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Museums in Siem Reap

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  • NickGi
    Germany23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Please go and visit, what you will learn is more than enough to understand how bad the situation is with land mines (not only in Cambodia). If you are able donate a little because the little will make a difference!
    Written March 18, 2024
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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 March 16, 2024
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  • bruce
    Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great compact museum with plenty of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces. Also haas a display of weapons and anti personnel mines. $5 USD to enter, tour guide who was ex military with plenty of war experience and story’s will take you around. I tipped $3 well worth the money.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand792 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a huge variety of art works here to view. Charged a small entrance fee. If you love art you could easily spend a couple of hours here walking around. Little bridges, water, gardens just make this place quite special.
    Written May 26, 2023
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  • Cheat Sothireach
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s good but it’s a little bit old. Some paintings change color. Light level a little bit low that made some paintings not “3D-ish”. However, it’s kind of never-seen before. Great art. Excellent light show. Recommended.
    Written November 5, 2023
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  • Raymond T
    Sydney, Australia6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a must visit destination if you travel to Siem Reap. Suggest you get a tuk tuk from town (not too far away but you don't want to walk in the high heat and humidity) and have them wait for you while you explore as it's not a large place.

    The venue has a workshop and a gallery. A lady named Sina spoke perfect English and walked me through the workshop and the process they undergo, including the lacquerware and how they make some of the art pieces, including the one I eventually ordered.

    I fell in love with a particular piece with silver leaf lotus flowers but it was mounted on wood (ie high freight costs and custom issues) and didn't have fish. Sina indicated that they could custom make something for me, put it on canvas, and add koi that I wanted (rather than the catfish they usually have). I prepaid including freight cost, which was very reasonable given it was made to order. Sina also sent me a picture of different koi via Whatsapp for me to choose which ones I wanted.

    The canvas arrived professional packaged so it wouldn't be damaged in transit. I had it stretched and mounted on a floating frame (attached) at 176x93cm.

    I highly recommend this place and to take home (or order) a high quality piece of art work at a reasonable price and support the local community.
    Written March 23, 2020
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  • PowerABA
    Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Having lived in several South East Asian countries including some 3 years in "Khmerland", I was fortunate to visit both DIWO Galleries and meet the owner Ms. Sokha Chung. I found the courtesy extended to me by this lady to be exemplary to say the least. Her knowledge of the Khmer history and culture was superb. Most professional and ethical in her representations and dealings.. Of course, some of the items/merchandise - to some - maybe "pricey"... but good unique things are well worth buying. And if I were allowed I would have also "taken" the centrepiece ~ Ms. Sokha Chung ~ if she was available...unfortunately not so!
    Written June 13, 2017
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  • Stephen D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely small gallery supporting education and training for young people.
    Community oriented and inclusive.
    Written August 21, 2023
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  • Wanderlustaustralia
    Sydney, Australia150 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The workshop/gallery is set in a lovely building with luscious greenery surrounding it.

    The artwork is truly beautiful, and the prices fantastic. They wrap your pieces up very carefully so they can be protected in your suitcase.

    The staff are friendly and obviously very passionate about their work.

    Highly recommend visiting here for a truly Cambodian piece of art.
    Written January 6, 2024
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  • David D
    Devon, UK20,544 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This small ceramic shop is situated in the attractive narrow and quirky street, Alley West, in the heart of downtown Siem Reap.

    The front of the building has quaint blue shutters on the windows and door and distressed brickwork on the outside was rather eye catching.

    Sunday 10th January, we were exploring Siem Reap, we discovered this shop and we had a walk about , there were some wonderful pieces of beautiful handmade pottery and ceramics on display along with other gift ideas.

    A charming little shop definitely worth a visit.
    Written January 25, 2019
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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 January 31, 2020
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  • Rhona C
    Leeds, UK476 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an interesting museum. Although some distance from the centre of Siem Reap it is well worth a visit . ( $4 for a tuk tuk )
    All staff were so friendly, helpful and professional. The gentleman who took us around the exhibits was very knowledgeable and explained clearly about the design and manufacture of the textiles on display.,
    The security man at the gate was helpful in calling us a tuk tuk for our return journey.
    And the textile bracelets for sale were reasonably priced.
    The display itself is well laid out and documented in English. The fabrics from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and India were intricate in design and showed the differences in design from each region.
    Written February 15, 2024
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  • Joanne S
    Rainham, UK193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fabulous place and so grateful to the owner ( Terry?)for taking the time to talk to us and tell us about the artists and the fantastic work that is going on. Do go- y ou won’t regret it.
    Thanks again for the information chat.
    Written March 13, 2020
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  • angie rose
    Alameda, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an informative and valuable experience that everyone should have. I genuinely believe if the Seeing In The Dark exhibit were closer to town there would be a line out the door, it's a shame they receive so few guests. It's a cheap tuk tuk ride from town to have an educational experience that should be more readily available worldwide. Thank you Krousar Thmey and Cambodia for providing this unique opportunity. Go! (Side note: the school was renamed Siem Reap Special Education High School, but currently you can find it by Google both the new and old names). The exhibition is open every day from 3pm-6pm.
    Written February 29, 2020
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  • Nikki Hawes
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great shop to visit and learn about what this organisation does for youth. You can support by buying some of the art work produced by the young people. A variety of art and craft and prices. Inspirational.
    Written October 14, 2019
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