🏛️ "Treasures of Khmer Glory: Cambodia's National Museum Deep Dive

#summervacay ### **📍 Location:** Street 13, Phnom Penh (Next to Royal Palace) ### **⏰ Opening Hours:** 8AM-5PM Daily (Last entry 4:30PM) ### **💰 Budget Breakdown:** - **Entrance:** $10 (Free audio guide available) - **Transport:** - Tuk-tuk from center: $2-3 - Riverside stroll: Free! - **Extras:** - Photography pass: $5 (Phone snaps free) - Donation for preservation: Optional **⏳ Time Needed:** 1.5-2 hours --- ### **🔍 Why This Museum Matters:** 1️⃣ **World's finest Khmer art collection** (Pre-Angkor to post-empire) 2️⃣ **1,800+ sacred statues** displayed in atmospheric courtyards 3️⃣ **Architectural masterpiece** - traditional terracotta building **🎯 Must-See Masterpieces:** - **Vishnu Reclining** (6th-century sandstone) - **Leper King Statue** (Original from Angkor Thom) - **Bronze Harihara** (Dual Hindu-Buddhist deity) **💡 Solo Explorer Tips:** ✔️ **Visit before Angkor** for historical context ✔️ **Morning weekdays** = quiet contemplation ✔️ **Look up!** Ceiling murals tell forgotten stories ✔️ **Cool down** in the central garden pond area **📸 Photo Secrets:** ◼️ Shadow play on ancient lintels ◼️ Courtyard reflections in rain puddles ◼️ Details of apsara carvings **🛍️ Nearby Combo:** - Royal Palace (5min walk) - FCC Colonial Café (Perfect museum debrief spot) #khmerart #culturefix #phnomphenmustsee **"Where broken statues still radiate divine power - Cambodia's soul in 4 magical courtyards."** *(Psst... The gift shop sells excellent replica rubbings!)* **🌧️ Pro Tip:** The museum is blissfully cool during rainy season downpours. Time your visit when the skies open!