Best Museums in Phnom Penh

A museum in Phnom Penh documenting the Cambodian genocide, offering insight into a difficult period of the country's history.

S-21, also known as Tuol Sleng, was a genocide center where the Khmer Rouge regime imprisoned and tortured thousands, now a museum serving as a somber reminder of Cambodia's dark past.

Formerly a school, this museum stands as a somber reminder of Cambodia's tragic genocide era, where thousands endured torture and execution.

The National Museum of Cambodia houses a large collection of cultural artifacts from Cambodia's prehistoric times to the post Angkor Period, featuring statues, religious objects, and household utensils in a traditional building with a garden.

The National Museum of Cambodia houses the country's most important collection of Khmer art and history, featuring over 14,000 artifacts including ancient sculptures and bronze pieces.

Security Prison S-21, now a museum, was a former high school where over 17,000 people were tortured during the Khmer Rouge regime.

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh is a chilling testament to the brutalities that took place under the Khmer Rouge regime, serving as a stark reminder of Cambodia's turbulent history.

S-21 Museum (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum) is a place of dark history.

S21 Prison, formerly a school, was a site where Cambodians were tortured during the Khmer Rouge regime.

A former high school turned torture prison by the Khmer Rouge, offering a sobering look at Cambodia's recent history.