An open-air collection of Soviet-era military hardware and educational displays on the outskirts of Siem Reap
War Museum presents an outdoor display of Soviet weapons, including tanks, artillery pieces, a MIG aircraft and a helicopter that visitors may approach and climb on. The site also contains an indoor exhibition focused on small arms and mines, providing more detailed context to the large equipment in the grounds.
The layout separates large armoured vehicles from the indoor displays, and a dedicated section commemorates victims of anti-personnel landmines. Its location on the city outskirts makes it a short tuk-tuk ride from central Siem Reap for residents or long-term visitors who want an accessible way to learn about Cambodia’s recent military history.
The museum’s mix of outdoor and indoor exhibits is oriented toward people interested in military artefacts; the presence of climbable vehicles and the mine-related memorial are specific features that distinguish this site from typical indoor history museums.
