Khmer History Links and Resources
National Museum of Cambodia
The National Museum in Phnom Penh houses one of the finest collections of Khmer art in the world. The museum strives to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of Cambodia's heritage through the presentation, conservation, safekeeping, interpretation and acquisition of Cambodian cultural material. Cambodia’s unique history and culture is also represented in a small number of provincial and private museums and exhibition centres. Use the navigation bar on the left to read more about museums in Cambodia or make direct contact with organisations and individuals working in this sector through our KEY CONTACTS database.
www.cambodianmuseum.info
www.cambodianmuseum.info
Cambodian Cultural Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
- Educate Americans, Cambodian Americans and other nationalities about the factual history of the Khmer Rouge atrocities and help prevent future crimes against humanity.
- Provide students, scholars, journalists and the public access to information, photographs, artifacts and documents relating to the holocaust.
- Honor and remember the victims and survivors of the Khmer Rouge holocaust.
- Help preserve the art and literature of Cambodia – nearly extinguished by Khmer Rouge policies through exhibits, performances and lectures.
- Serve as a fund-raising channel to humanitarian, cultural and educational projects benefiting Cambodians, Cambodian Americans and the community at large.
Angkor National Museum of Cambodia
Angkor National Museum project has been initiated from the granted contract to “Build, Cooperate and Transfer (BCT)” between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, APSARA Authority (MCFA & APSARA) on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia and The Museum Co., Ltd. on its 30 year concession period.
Angkor National Museum is a profound cultural landmark in Siem Reap placing in the area of 20,000 Sq.m. which combined together The Museum: The world-class museum that reveals the legend of Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom, and The Museum Mall: The lifestyle landmark providing completed facilities and recreation services for both tourists and local community.
http://www.angkornationalmuseum.com/
Angkor National Museum is a profound cultural landmark in Siem Reap placing in the area of 20,000 Sq.m. which combined together The Museum: The world-class museum that reveals the legend of Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom, and The Museum Mall: The lifestyle landmark providing completed facilities and recreation services for both tourists and local community.
http://www.angkornationalmuseum.com/
Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
History & Purpose In 2004, CAI expanded its scope with the opening of the Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial. This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides an unforgettable educational experience and offers a place for reflection, healing and celebration of the human spirit. Featured are revolving exhibits that explore the history of Cambodia, the Killing Fields genocide and the journey of Cambodian-Americans
http://www.cambodian-association.org/node/106
http://www.cambodian-association.org/node/106