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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum vs National Museum

Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, National Museum scores slightly higher than Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. National Museum ranks #1 in Phnom Penh with recommendations from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
9 / 10
Street 113, Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh 3, Cambodia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"It is important to visit this profoundly disturbing place if you wish to understand modern Cambodia. It... brings you close to the darkest depths of mankind's capacity for brutality." Full review
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Overwhelming, so be prepared.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This museum is a horrific reminder of the cruelty of which humans are capable." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"When I look at these images I really do find myself at a loss for words--this is one of those pictures that really do convey more emotions that spoken vocabulary ever could. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Khmer Rouge's high security prison. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A tragic and indefensible page of history that should not be forgotten." Full review
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National Museum
National Museum
9 / 10
13th St., Between 178th and 184th Sts., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Concierge Concierge
"The fetching National Museum of Cambodia is an ideal adjunct to the monumental ruins of Angkor."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This important storehouse holds artifacts and statuary from all regions of Cambodia and is housed in a beautiful building." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Within this splendid, Khmer-style rust-red landmark, next to the Royal Palace, lie many archaeological treasures." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The museum is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture – a millennium’s worth and more of masterful Khmer design." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Don't miss the dazzling array of Khmer relics housed in this Phnom Penh museum." Full review
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