Is this the World’s Most Beautiful Open-Air Museum?

The National Museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia might be the world’s most beautiful open-air museum where treasures of old Khmer civilization are displayed without the boring traps of most modern museum you’ve been in the past. The open-air concept goes into the natural, inviting courtyard with a lush green pool, tropical trees and well-manicured garden. Literally, it’s like a vacation home filled with artifacts of old yore.

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National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

From the entrance, you already feel like you’re going into something exciting and unique.

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

This museum doesn’t feel like a museum at all.

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

It feels like it’s a secret garden where you can be at peace or be alone. 

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

Here, the artifacts are not heavily guarded with complicated keys. 

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

They’re displayed openly, embracing the breadth and width of nature. 

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

Though you can’t touch most of those artifacts, it feels good to be sitting next to them without a walls or barriers. 

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

The National Museum has one of the largest collections of Khmer arts. 

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

It has ancient sculptures, mostly of religious significance.

National Museum of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

As a traveler who tried to see too much in such a short time, the museum’s courtyard offers a relaxing place to relax after a day’s worth of exploring.

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Its pools are covered with water lilies. 

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Its well-maintained garden is a refreshing view to see and admire.  

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

From the inside to the outside, its designs are amazing breathtaking. 

The whole museum itself is a perfect example of Khmer architecture.

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They’re delicate and exquisitely detailed, too. 

The whole museum itself is a perfect example of Khmer architecture.

The whole museum itself is your window to a perfect example of Khmer architecture.  

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Anywhere inside radiates beauty. 

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

And Peace. 

National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Travel tip: 

I’d recommend you to visit the Grand Royal Palace (located next door) first and end your day at the National Museum. This is really a great place to end your day before going back to your hostel or wherever you stay.

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