- Address: Phnom Penh, corner Street 13 & Street 178
- Phone: +855 23 217 643
- Website: cambodiamuseum.info
- Opening: April 13, 1920
- Working hours: 8.00 - 17.00
- Cost of visiting: adult - 5 dollars, with excursion group - 3 dollars, children up to 12 years - free of charge
In the capital of the kingdom, the city of Phnom Penh, is the National Museum of Cambodia - one of the most significant sights of the state. It contains an incredible collection of exhibits that can convey the historical and cultural mood of society from ancient times to the 15th century.
The building of the museum adjoins the palace of the king and is executed in the traditional national style. The museum is characterized by unprecedented beauty and attracts many curious eyes from different parts of the world. The main values and important exhibits of the museum are the statues of the gods Vishnu and Shiva, made of bronze, a huge image of monkeys fighting with each other, the sculpture of the monarch Jayavarman, dating from the 12th century, and the once owned ship. Explore the museum can be accompanied by a guide or independently, using the guide.
Foundation of the museum
The emergence of the museum is associated with the name of the famous historian Georges Groslier, who not only collected a huge collection of historical objects, but also participated in the creation of a project for the building of the National Museum of Cambodia. The construction of the museum began in 1917 and ended two years later. After five years, the area of the building was expanded, as the number of exhibits increased and there was nowhere to place them. During the reign of the Khmer Rouge, the museum was closed.
In our time, the Cambodian National Museum exhibits more than 1,500 copies of the collection. Many exhibits are not yet shown and stored in the museum's storerooms.
Exposition of the National Museum of Cambodia
The most valuable exhibit of the museum's collection is an impressive collection of Khmer sculpture, which occupies four halls. It is better to start the excursion from the last pavilion on the left side, while you need to move strictly clockwise otherwise the chronology of the collection items will be broken.
The first exhibit is part of the statue of the god Vishnu, which was found during excavations in the first half of the XX century. The head, shoulders, both hands of the deity remained safe. Sculpture refers to the V century of our era. Sculptures, which should also pay attention - the eight-handed god Vishnu and the god Harihara, who interlaced images of Vishnu and Shiva.
Be sure to get acquainted with the collection of products made of bronze and ceramics, which were created in the period from the IV to the XIV century. Another exhibit worthy of notice is the ship of monarchs, which served as a means of transportation along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, the latter originating in the famous Tonle Sap lake , which is also considered one of the country's sights. The casket, which was used to store leaves of the betel plant, will be amazing. It is made in the form of a bird with a human head and refers to the XIX century. After a tour of the museum you can stroll through the wonderful garden, which is located in the courtyard.
Useful information for tourists
The National Museum of Cambodia is open for visits daily from 08.00 to 17.00. The cost of an adult ticket is $ 5, children under the age of 12 are free. You can save a little by joining a group of tourists, then the payment will be $ 3. The only drawback is the ban on photo and video shooting in the museum and its immediate vicinity.
To get to the museum is quite easy, taking advantage of public transport , for example, by bus. You should leave the Thansur Bokor Highland Resort.
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