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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 #16 of 88 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a small museum, and tells the story of land mines in Cambodia and generally around the world from a very personal perspective. Mr. Morse was there, and his explanation and guided "tour" of the museum made it very informative and compelling. His commitment and the commitment of Aki Ra is what makes this place special. Love that it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Tells the story of the boy that used to be in the army used his knowledge of land mines to help clear some of the 6,000,000. Built an orphanage to help some of the victims.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

While it is a 30 plus minute drive to the museum it is worth a visit. Set up by Aki Ra (a child soldier) the museum is part of a Cambodian NGO that assists children impacted by landmines. The museum is informative and provides a good historical background. Take the time to go and on the drive back there is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A glimpse of history and human madness. One hour of sad thoughts to put things into perspective and understand a little of the past of this unfortunate Country

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was a good place to visit and get some insight into the ongoing problem of land mines in Cambodia. Fairly small but informative. If you can, donate a few dollars to the charity that looks after children affected by land mines. With a 10 year old, we didn't want to do the killing fields in PP, but found this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great work in this small museum. It is good that they show the harm that landmines have made to a country as Cambodia, and good to see people working hard to get rid of them.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I won't repeat the history as it is already on here and in the museum - that you must visit. You need to have the time and patience to read a lot of the information, but the staff are full of info so they'll be happy to walk you round and tell you about it. The man who started it... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Coming here to this landmine museum was not only for knowing about the landmines but it was more about the plight of those people who lose their lives,their legs,their hands worst still those left with half body.If there is one thing that we could do to save the people of this massacre is by helping hands with donations through UN... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The museum was set up by a person who laid land mines as a child soldier with the Kymer Rouge, and who, as an adult, has worked to rid Cambodia of landmines. He has received a lot of recognition for this work. He is now using income from the museum to support a number of children who have been orphaned... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

First, know that this a homemade, labour of love exhibit (museum might be overstating it). But that's absolutely what makes it worthwhile -- it's personal, and it's a working refuge for children in need. Combined with the ancient history of Angkor, it offers important perspective on Cambodia's recent past. At just $3 to enter, and a couple bucks more if... More

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