Cambodia Landmine Museum - Siem Reap

Aki Ray, the founder of the Cambodian Landmine Museum knows a lot about landmines and their terrible impact on his country. He first encountered mines as a Khmer Rouge child soldier. After many years of war, Aki turned his attention to their decommissioning - and developed amazing skills in this noble but deadly craft.

In the late 1990s, Aki opened a simple museum packed with decommissioned mines in a small shack not far from Siem Reap. Interest was huge but local officials weren’t pleased fearing the focus on landmines might deter travellers from visiting the temples.



In 2007, a new and a larger complex was setup not far from Banteay Srei temple following a partnership between Aki and a Canadian NGO. The museum’s role expanded into operating an orphanage and an educational facility for young victims of mines.

The current exhibit includes a chilling array of mines as well as an account on their horrendous ongoing toll.