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Cambodia Landmine Museum

Angkor National Park, 7km south of Banteay Srey Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
885 012 630 446
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Ranked #14 of 90 attractions in Siem Reap
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: Founded in 1997 by ex-child soldier Aki Ra, the Cambodia Landmine Museum tells the story of his rise from a 10 year old fighter in the Khmer Rouge to... more »
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Hastings, Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Stopped there as it was raining that day. Interesting story. Movie would be too long, but that we couldn't be outside anyway.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I think that this is a must see for all travelers to Siem Reap; it is a rather small exhibit, but provides great information on the brutal history of Cambodia and the on-going problems with landmines. The Khmer people have been through so much horror, and it is easy to forget this when you are waltzing through the beautiful temple... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

It will open your mind to how bad it really is and what a compassionate person looks like. -I felt awful and inspired. -definitely swing by if you check out Bantay Srei. -Not worth the drive alone. You need too have other activities in the region planned -very small but very informative -LOTS to read but it can be a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

What a horror story land mines are in Cambodia, but how uplifting to know a single ex-soldier has dedicated his life to ridding the country of this nightmare, so rural people, can tend to their land, without losing life or limb. A story that needs to be told. A story that needs to be heard.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Amazing and so sad history lesson in the pre and post Vietnam/Pol Pot era. So many mines and countless horrific injuries as a result of the mines. Great job of CSHD in removing and demining areas to prevent further injuries and deaths.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

As others have noted the museum is small. What makes it worthwhile is the powerful history behind it. Today Cambodia is very peaceful. But 30-40 years ago it was simply hell in a very small place. The museum displays stacks and stacks of disarmed bombs and mines. Aki-Ra's NGO not only de-mines as they still kill/maim people today but also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

It is a Cambodian NGO, run by and for Cambodians, established in 1997 by ex-child soldier Aki Ra. After years of fighting he returned to the villages in which he planted thousands of mines and began removing them, by hand, and defusing them with homemade tools. In 2008 he established a formal demining NGO, Cambodian Self Help Demining (CSHD) -... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Travelled to the museum from our hotel by tuk tuk. Nice trip on good roads. The museum is very sobering, it brings to your attention how much of Cambodia was actually bombed and mined in the last 40 years. I do suggest getting a guide to walk through with you, as we didn't but followed a group who did, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This is a small museum, but does give you an insight into the Landmine's and decades of war Cambodia has suffered. It is only approximately $2 US to visit and has some worthwhile souvenirs you can purchase which supports their program's and school etc. To visit some of the temples ou drive right past it, so you might as well... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Worth a visit if it is on your way to or from a temple visit. It is very educational and gives you another reality check as to how bad the poor people had it! It is also great to see how many people got involved and helped!

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