Unlock the world's finest collection of Khmer sculpture and antiquities — including originals from Angkor Wat — in a private session with a specialist art historian. This terracotta-red pavilion beside the Royal Palace is a treasure vault hiding in plain sight.
What to expect
The museum's open-air courtyard, with its meditative koi pond and surrounding galleries, houses over 14,000 artefacts spanning the 4th to 13th centuries. Your private expert guides you through the pre-Angkorian bronzes, the monumental Jayavarman VII heads, and the breathtaking Leper King statue, each piece a chapter in one of history's greatest civilisations. The pace is entirely yours — linger, photograph, question. The museum's beautiful colonial-Khmer architecture is itself a highlight. Allow time afterward to explore the adjacent palace gardens.
Good to know
Open daily 08:00–17:00. Located just beside the Royal Palace — easily combined into a half-day cultural circuit. Approximately 20 minutes from the pier. Pre-arrange a licensed private guide through the museum or a reputable local guide platform. Photography permitted in most areas.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Phnom Penh — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.