Hotels near Kampong Thom Museum

Kampong Thom Museum is a single-room museum in Kampong Thom City that houses artifacts from temples across the province. The collection spans the 8th to 12th centuries and includes stone lintels, statues, and carved pieces. Displays come with English and French translations, and entry is free. The museum also has a small outdoor gallery space.

Visitors consistently note the museum's modest size but speak well of the quality and condition of the collection. Guests appreciate it as an accessible introduction to Khmer art and the region's pre-Angkorian history as the former seat of the Chenla Kingdom. Several reviewers mention the museum is worth a stop if you are already in the province, and some suggest it pairs well with a visit to the nearby Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex. No significant complaints appear in visitor feedback.

The museum opens daily from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It works best as a quick visit rather than a lengthy outing. This suits travellers with an interest in Cambodian art and history who are passing through Kampong Thom, or those using it as a contextual stop before exploring the temples outside the city. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for a thorough look at the displays.

• Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 126 travellers on Google

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PVGQ+V9M, Krong Stueng Saen, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 AM
• Sunday: 7:30 A