MGC Asian Traditional Textiles Museum

What to See at the MGC Museum

The Sampot Collection

The museum’s centrepiece is a permanent collection of reproduction vintage sampot — the wrap-around skirt that is Cambodia’s defining traditional garment — woven in authentic Khmer ikat patterns taken from documented historic pieces. Sampot hol and sampot phamuong, two named regional weaving styles, are both represented.

Mekong–Ganga Textile Traditions

Beyond Cambodia, the museum’s wider collection traces textile traditions across the Mekong–Ganga region (Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam), giving useful context for how Khmer weaving fits into a broader regional craft.

Weaving Demonstrations

Live weaving demonstrations run periodically, showing the ikat dyeing-and-tying technique behind the patterns on display — a useful complement to seeing the finished sampot in the main galleries.

How to Get to the MGC Museum

The museum is close to the Angkor ticketing centre, a 10–15 minute tuk-tuk ride from central Siem Reap.

• Tuk-tuk: The standard way to reach the museum, easily combined with picking up an Angkor Pass at the nearby ticket centre
• Private car: Convenient if already arranged for an Angkor temple day

Practical Tips

• Closed Tuesdays and on Khmer public holidays — check before planning around it
• A natural pairing with the Angkor ticket centre, since both sit on the same approach road
• Guided tours add useful context to the sampot weaving techniques on display
• A small gift shop sells handcrafted textiles and souvenirs

Nearby Attractions

• Angkor Silk Farm — Artisans Angkor’s working silk workshop, for the weaving process behind the textiles on display here
• Angkor National Museum — broader Khmer cultural and historical context, in central Siem Reap