Inspect the cultural heritage of the Khmer Empire's golden era at Angkor National Museum. Opened in 2007, the museum houses a vast collection of relics that portray the ancient civilization's legends and art. The exterior may look a bit mall-like, but the museum's many galleries brim with splendor sure to impress hard-core history buffs. Inside the exhibit halls, you can examine informative displays about Angkor Wat, the rise of the Khmer Empire, and the influence of Buddhism on the local people. The museum prohibits photography and offers discounted tickets for the youngest visitors. Put Angkor National Museum and other Siem Reap attractions into our Siem Reap attractions planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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This is a world class museum worth your 1-1/2 to 2+ hours. Very clear explanations of the history, religions, art and architecture of the Khmer. $12/adult. Best gift shop we found in siem reap
This is a world class museum worth your 1-1/2 to 2+ hours. Very clear explanations of the history, religions, art and architecture of the Khmer. $12/adult. Best gift shop we found in siem reap more »
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Fascinating exhibition of Khmer history, focusing primarily on religious themes and the origins of the large temple complexes. (A little more social history would have been welcome as would more...
Fascinating exhibition of Khmer history, focusing primarily on religious themes and the origins of the large temple complexes. (A little more social history would have been welcome as would more... more »
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Okay so it's not the Getty but it's an amazing collection, it's well presented, the audio headsets are clean, work well and the content is excellent. We had a flight to get to so whizzed through in two hours, 3-4 are recommended. A visit here also blends perfectly with those that have toured the temples (basically everyone that visits Siem Reap).
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I recommend you go before any guided tour so that you can soak up as much history as you can in one sitting in a comfortable air-conditioned sitting. The archeological artifacts are well-preserved, and v well presented. You should take at least 2hrs to be able to fully appreciate everything on display. I finished around 1745 and was treated to a mild red sunset hue over the top of the building as I edited.
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