War Museum Cambodia
War Museum Cambodia
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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The War Museum Cambodia in Siem Reap is the only war museum in Cambodia. The museum has a unique collection, you can take a free guide (a war veteran) and you can hold small arms.
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- Becky GHong Kong, China26 contributionsInteresting place if you have a guideWhen visiting this place, it’s a good idea to get the guide from the veteran if available. I’m not sure I would’ve had the same experience without him telling his story. We all know the horrors of war but it’s much more poignant hearing it from someone who was there and actually hearing how even though it’s ended it’s still impacting civilian lives. Walking around the museum we could see the remnants of the war, but without someone there explaining them I would’ve just seen them as rusting tanks etc.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 18, 2023
- Ana-Maria BCluj-Napoca, Romania1,393 contributionsWorth checking out if you are into military historyA bit far from the city, but worth checking out if you are interested in military history. It is a quiet place with several exhibits on display - missiles, armored vehicles, one helicopter, etc. There are some descriptions, but a guide would have helped even more, I heard sometimes one is available. Sobering display related to mines and their effectsVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2023
- Caitlin R5 contributionsMust-do museum if you are interested in Cambodia’s historyWe would really recommend a visit to this museum. It was only a 15 minute drive in a TukTuk from our hostel, so not out of the way whatsoever. The entrance is only 5 dollars. We asked at the entrance desk about a tour guide and we were directed to Sinath, who is a war veteran. This was the highlight of the visit for us as he shares his personal experiences and was very knowledgeable. We also enjoyed looking around the weapons and machinery used during the war. The museum is mostly outside and the machines are quite rusted as mentioned in other reviews but we felt this didn’t negatively impact our experience. There is also a building at the back of the museum that contains a lot of information to read including more personal stories about landline victims. We spent around an hour at the museum. Overall, a very worthwhile thing to do while in Siem Reap.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten January 31, 2024
- bruceMelbourne, Australia28 contributionsTanks and moreGreat 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.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten March 10, 2024
- beardo888Christchurch, New Zealand150 contributionsAmazing experience, do get a guide as they make for a better understanding of Cambodian history.This is a must do visit, the museum itself is very good but mostly battle damaged Russian equipment. The display at the back of the museum is fascinating and helps explain the minefield catastrophe. PLEASE do get a guide (donation/tip), their experiences of living through the 1965 - 1999 period are fascinating and horrifying at the same time. These guides are the living museum and their stories need to be told and heard.Visited August 2024Travelled soloWritten August 5, 2024
- stephen cDornoch, United Kingdom15 contributionsSiem Reap War MuseumWell worth the $5 USD entry. A good outdoor based museum with loads of rusting armoured vehicles and artillery artefacts and anti personnel mines. Tour guide who was ex military with plenty of war experience and story’s will take you around.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 16, 2024
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Shota
Vientiane Province, Laos7 contributions
Jan 2020
The museum is not too far from town, and ticket is only $3 USD and it has personal tour guide to tell you what you want to know about. It was very informative and has many tanks, big guns, Machine gun, landmines, old Elico and old plane from the war. Don't miss.
Written January 30, 2020
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Lyn H
Brisbane, Australia48 contributions
Dec 2019
Well worth a visit to learn more about the history of Cambodia and what the people have faced over the years. It’s a 15 min tuk-tuk drive from the city. Our young guide took an hour to explain the history and the relics answering many of our questions about the country’s history of war. Most of the entry fee goes back to improving the museum.
Written August 25, 2020
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Gerbra_10
Uxbridge, UK2,117 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Only a 10 minute car ride from Pub Street this museum has a decent amount of tanks, missile launchers and other machinery. Plus examples of bullets and stuff. Plus there are a few sort of sheds with historical information action in. There is, what looks newly build, building giving the history and real life accounts of the impact from land mines - word of warning here the sorties are harrowing. It is a shame all of the equipment let me call it is outside and open to the elements. Most are rusting as the weather is not being kind. With this not sure how many years this will be worth visiting before things are too weather beaten to enjoy them.
Written February 27, 2020
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Johnson
United States3 contributions
Oct 2019
It happened quite some time ago when me and my husband visited this 'museum'. We were late and we were the only persons there although there was a man at the entrance and with him we could buy the tickets. We gave the money for it to him and he took it and put it in his pocket at the same time he was chuckling like a child and said us to go inside. But we didnt receive the tickets and when we asked again for it twice suddenly he raged and insulted us. We were stunned we walked around inside in shock for a short time but soon decided to leave this place right away. Very bad experience.
Written May 20, 2020
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Kate G
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK9 contributions
Feb 2020
It was so interesting to learn about how Cambodia, as a country has been affected during their years of struggle. Our guide (based on tips) was so informative and passionate about sharing his story to inform more people about the truth of Cambodia. A must when visiting- a very important message to be heard.
Written February 10, 2020
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Alex B
London, UK401 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Not sure how anyone can say the museum is terrible. Should be ashamed of themselves.
Only $5 for entry and a free tour guide who explains in detail as to how life has been for Cambodians through war after war. It’s well worth a visit and will leave you feeling sad but glad you have learnt something about this wonderful country.
Only $5 for entry and a free tour guide who explains in detail as to how life has been for Cambodians through war after war. It’s well worth a visit and will leave you feeling sad but glad you have learnt something about this wonderful country.
Written February 29, 2020
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Peter K
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I noted the previous mixed reviews, but went with an open mind. Tuk tuk there from the city centre was US$2 and entry into the museum was $5. When l visited l was the only person there - aside from the lady selling the tickets. There were no guides. I just wandered the yard (overgrown paddock) looking over the rusted tanks etc. The land mine display and information boards were somewhat interesting. To cap it off, it started to teem rain half way through my ‘tour’ and the yard quickly became a quagmire. Overall, it could have been so much better and l’m sure a guide would improved my experience by providing context the the artefacts and displays.
Written August 3, 2023
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Aimee
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
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 difficult exhibit.
Written January 31, 2020
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TrailBlazer96209
16 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited this museum and paid 5usd per person, having walked round a large grassed area with very rusty armoured tanks etc. which were in were in exceeding poor condition with sharp rusty edges There was no one around to assist with information so after 15 minutes we left.
Unless you’re an antique tank and gun freak, don’t waste your time and money.
Unless you’re an antique tank and gun freak, don’t waste your time and money.
Written January 10, 2024
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Carl B
Manchester, UK21 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Pretty much abandoned. Only member of staff present was the lady selling tickets ($5). You’re then left to wander around the garden which has a variety of war machinery in a poor state. Apart from a small building with shells, guns and a variety of story boards, there’s really not much here. The whole museum seems like a con. Sorry to say this…
Written January 26, 2023
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Our ticket says $US5. That said, its definitely worth taking one of the guides and I gave ours a $US5 tip afterwards as well.
Written March 8, 2017
How much will a tuk tuk cost for 3 of us from pub street area?
Written January 26, 2017
Its about 5000 riel or USD1.25 per tuk tuk. Each tuk tuk can sit 3-4 paxs. You need to bargain as everything is priced more than double for tourist while locals price is cheap. Coconut is USD1.00/fruit while local pays USD0.60/fruit
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Written March 8, 2017
Is there a dress code for the museum?
Thanks!
Written August 14, 2016
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