Timeline
08:00
Arrive at the Landmine Museum as it opens. The guides, mostly teenagers who have been orphaned or injured by mines, will take you through the piles of defused mines and unexploded ordnance. It is a sobering and worthwhile introduction to the scale of the problem in Cambodia.
08:45
Walk to the Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre, a community development project located just down the road. The revenue from admissions supports local families. It is a peaceful place to see butterflies in their natural habitat after the heavy subject matter of the museum.
09:30
Return to the Landmine Museum area or nearby for lunch. Since there are no food shops listed in the immediate vicinity, check the route for the nearest local eatery in Siem Reap town or along the main road back from Banteay Srey.
Local tip
The museum is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Arriving at opening time ensures you have the quietest experience and the best chance for a thorough tour with the guides before the midday heat and larger groups arrive.
Check before you go
- The Landmine Museum opens at 08:00.
- The Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre is a short walk from the museum.
- No food or drink options are listed at these specific sites, so plan for lunch nearby.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Siem Reap (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).