Cambodia Landmine Museum
A sobering museum in rural Cambodia dedicated to the legacy of landmines, the ongoing demining efforts, and the lives impacted by decades of war.
Located near the Angkor Wat complex, the Cambodia Landmine Museum offers a powerful and personal perspective on the devastating impact of landmines in Cambodia. Founded by Aki Ra, a former child soldier who turned deminer, the museum documents his journey and the broader efforts to rid Cambodia of millions of unexploded ordnances left behind by various conflicts, including the Khmer Rouge regime and Vietnamese occupation.
The museum exhibits a collection of deactivated mines, bombs, and weaponry, accompanied by informative panels and stories of local survivors. It provides context on how landmines have shaped Cambodian life and landscape, while advocating for awareness, education, and continued removal efforts.
Proceeds from the museum help fund the Cambodian Self Help Demining group and a relief center for at-risk children. Visiting the museum can be deeply emotional experience, connecting visitors to the lingering scars of war and the resilience of those working toward recovery.
Location: Located in Banteay Srey District, near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Address: 6 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Banteay Srei, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Category: museum, war history, humanitarian, educational
Tags: Cambodia Landmine Museum, Aki Ra, landmines, demining, Khmer Rouge, war remnants, Siem Reap
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Homepage: cambodialandminemuseum.org
Map: Open in Google Maps
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