This tiny museum, inside the finely preserved French colonial-era Old Governor's Mansion, traces the history of Kampot and the outlying area. The artefacts, photos and text (in Khmer, French and English) are informative and neatly displayed, including a series of oversized panels explaining the province's historic milestones. Rotating exhibits might include photography exhibits on the wildlife of Bokor National Park or paintings by local students.
Kampot Provincial Museum
Kampot
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