Top 10 Free Things to do in Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province

Fine art gallery and workshop, producing some of the most beautiful decoration items in Cambodia by using ancestral techniques and precious textures like natural lacquer, gold leafs, eggshell, galuchat, straw marquetry, and much more...

The concept for Colors of Cambodia originated in 2001, when founder Bill Gentry visited Cambodia and found himself in awe of the highly skilled artists and rich artistic history of the country. He noticed most of the children in Siem Reap’s impoverished villages had no means or platform by which to create art, leaving a very important gap that needed to be filled. Currently there are still no mainstream art programs in Cambodian schools. In 2003, Bill officially opened the doors to Colors of Cambodia, located right in the bustling heart of Pub Street. What began as a way of offering free art education and materials to the children of Siem Reap has since developed to encompass much more over time. The NGO employs full time Khmer teachers (once former students), who teach in the gallery, as well as in local Schools within and on the outskirts of Siem Reap. It also hosts internationally renowned artists who conduct in-house workshops and has full-scale art exhibitions.

Description Our tour takes you off the beaten path for an authentic experience of daily life in two very different Cambodian villages, one a picturesque farming village set amid beautiful rice paddies and the other a bustling floating village on the Great Tonle Sap Lake. We work with local communities and schools to provide an adventure which benefits the local communities, the students attending the schools and the visitor. You will enjoy a wide variety of experiences not on the well-trodden tourist trail including riding in an ox cart or Cycling, sampling and preparing local cuisine, interacting with local students so they can practice their English language skills and making real connections with local people as you chat with them about their lives and really come to understand their culture and lifestyle. Depending on the season, you may also have the opportunity to get your hands dirty alongside the villagers as they plant or harvest rice. We promise you a unique experience with memories to last a lifetime.

Urban & contemporary art gallery, coffee shop and cocktail bar. Opening Hours 10am - 6pm Tuesday - Sunday

Angkor Silk Farm belongs to Artisans Angkor, a social-business enterprise aiming at reviving Khmer cultural heritage while giving job opportunities to young Cambodians living in rural areas.Free guided tours through the eight hectare farm give a unique insight into the different stages involved in silk production, from the mulberry tree orchards, silkworm breeding, the spinning mills and the dying and weaving processes in the very traditional way. A shop is there for visitors as well. Tours are in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean,Japanese or Khmer.

Diwo Gallery 1 features a selection of the most refined Khmer statue and Buddha's.And displays home decor, books and a permanent exhibition of Thierry Diwo's photography. Located at 5 minutes from the center of Siem Reap the gallery has two terraces, and a nice garden.Diwo Gallery 2 is now open, located in the city center river side, next to the old market, between Monument Books and Ta Prohm Hotel. Sokha and Thierry welcome you warmly, they give intesting commentary. Free pick up by car possible

Located a mere 10 minutes from the majestic temples of Angkor, Theam’s Gallery (formely Theam's House Gallery) is the home-cum-gallery of Master Cambodian Artist, Lim Muy Theam. As you step from one breath-taking pavilion to the next, you experience a sanctuary of serenity and a true visual feast. This lush space invites you to explore and immerse yourself in Khmer culture at its very best through Theam’s impressive private collection of local artefacts. Witness young apprentice artisans painting, sculpting and lacquering, while discovering the colourful contemporary creations of Theam himself. The gallery features a professionally curated showroom exhibiting all artwork conceived and produced onsite. This exquisite visual arts space gives visitors an authentic insight into the distinctive world of Cambodian art. Located in the tropical courtyard, Theam’s Café & Lounge serves a selection of coffee and fresh juice daily.

his very unique small art gallery presents creations of Stephane Delapree (Stef), a French born Canadian artist. Trough his Happy painting, the celebrated artist Stef, has made a singular contribution to avant-garde Cambodian art. The childlike innocence and clarity which infuse his paintings make them popular both to art-world sophisticates in search an authentic vision and a wide range of art lovers. His clients included Royalties, diplomats, other luminaries and discerning travellers from all around the world; and many tourists who love to bring back home Stef's happy Cambodia merchandisings.

Dedicated to fine art photography of Asia, McDermott Gallery was founded in 2004 by photographer John McDermott. The New York Times called him the Ansel Adams of Angkor, writing that "McDermott's pictures are not just beautiful but iconic." McDermott Gallery has two locations in Siem Reap: at FCC Angkor and at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Additional work may also be viewed at Belmond La Residence d'Angkor and Anantara Hotel & Spa.