Angkor National Museum
សារមន្ទីរជាតិអង្គរ
A museum that systematically explains the history, religion and architecture of the Khmer Empire. The Hall of a Thousand Buddhas is the most striking, and visiting before the temples is very helpful.
The Angkor National Museum lies on the main road from Siem Reap city to the Angkor monuments. It opened in 2007 and has eight galleries. Using artifacts, models and multimedia, it presents the history of the Khmer Empire, Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, successive kings, the architecture of Angkor Wat, and clothing culture.
The most striking space is the Hall of a Thousand Buddhas, which displays over a thousand Buddha statues of varying sizes. The museum offers Chinese-language audio guides and air conditioning. It is ideal for building an overall picture before exploring the temples, and for escaping the midday heat.
Admission is about US$12 and is not included in the Angkor Pass. A visit takes about 1.5–2 hours.
Opening hours
08:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pub Street & Night Market
- Artisans Angkor
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- The Smile of Angkor Show
- Angkor Wat
- Phnom Bakheng
- Prasat Kravan
- Ta Prohm