National Museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th century) to post-Ankgor period (14th century).

National Museum built of red bricks by the French in 1917 in a pseudo-Khmer style, is built around a courtyard.

The museum is open daily from 8am to 11:30am and from 2:30pm to 5pm.

The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh is Cambodia's largest museum of cultural history and is the country's leading historical and archaeological museum.

National Museum promotes the understanding of Cambodian arts and culture by lending objects from its collection for major international exhibitions.

The National Museum promotes the understanding of Cambodian arts and culture by lending objects from its collection for major international exhibitions.

The National Museum of Cambodia was designed and built by two architects, George Groslier and Ecole des Arts Cambodgiens, in the traditional style of the Khmers from 1917 to 1920.

This museum displays the archaeological, religious, and artistic products of the Khmer people from the 4th to the 13th centuries. There are over 5000 specimens, and they are also a symbol of the culture of the kingdom.

The National Museum has been in operation since the early twentieth century. Under French dominance, the construction process was extended by three years, resulting in a hybrid architecture of two countries, France and Cambodia. This is a unique feature of the National Museum when compared to other well-known Cambodian structures.

Although the National Museum was only built in 1917, all of the antiquities in this museum are very old. Since the third century, there have been numerous antiquities discovered. Cambodians take great care of and protect their ancient antiquities because they are determined to fight for their independence.

The National Museum is near the Royal Palace, between 178 and 13 streets. Every day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the time is open.

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