National Museum in need of repair, seeks financial assistance

via Phnom Penh Post, 04 August 2021: The National Museum building in Phnom Penh is currently undergoing renovations to some parts of its structures and seeking grants for other repairs.

The National Museum of Cambodia, which is nearly 100 years old, is extremely run down and in danger of collapse, so authorities have started renovating the northern and southern wings of the building.

In a statement on August 3, the museum management said it has continued to perform its main function of conservation, training and promotion of Cambodia’s cultural heritage.

The museum was built in 1924 and has been renovated several times. However, the entire building has recently faced serious deterioration, and repairs will require a large budget to strengthen the whole structure.

The roofs of the northern and southern wings have been damaged by natural occurrences such as humidity, insects, bats and pigeons. Moisture, termites and droppings are the reason for the decay of the roofs.

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