Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap has an art collection relating to the Khmer Empire, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Thus, a visit to the exhibition venue is a must, especially for visitors planning a self-guided sightseeing tour of Angkor Wat and other temples. If you are one of them, refer to Top Travel and Tours' Angkor National Museum info to learn:
- What the museum's hours of operation and ticket prices are
- How much time to plan for a visit
- What are masterpieces you should see
- And else
Angkor National Museum General Info (Hours and Tickets)
| Angkor National Museum Opening Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time of Year | Hours of Operation | |
| 1 October to 31 March | Daily from 8:30 to 18:30 | |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily from 8:30 to 18:00 | |
| Angkor National Museum Ticket Prices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Cost | Note | ||
| Adults (12+) | US$12 | Camera and educational headset surcharges are US$3 each. | ||
| Children (6–11) | US$6 | |||
| Children under 6 | Free | |||
Extra Angkor National Museum Info (Duration and Artworks)
Next, eight themed galleries exhibit the permanent art collection of the Angkor National Museum. And these are:
| Angkor National Museum Galleries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gallery | Art Collection | |
| 1. Exclusive Gallery | 1,000 Buddha statues | |
| 2. Khmer Civilization | The Khmer Empire origins | |
| 3. Religion and Beliefs | Culture, tales, Buddhism, and Hinduism | |
| 4. Great Khmer Kings | Introduction of the greatest Khmer rulers, such as Jayavarman II and Soryavarman II | |
| 5. Angkor Wat | Focus on one of the world's biggest engineering marvels | |
| 6. Angkor Thom | Layout of "the Great City" | |
| 7. Story from Stone | Inscriptions on stones telling about historic events, records, etc | |
| 8. Ancient Costume | Fashion trends among the Khmer monarchs, Apsara dancers, warriors, and others | |
And, although it might seem otherwise, you don't need a full day for a tour. This brings us to the next point.
How Much Time Do I Need to See the Permanent Collection?
| Angkor National Museum Visit Duration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of Tour | Suggested Duration | |
| Quick | 1 to 1:30 hour | |
| Full | 2 to 3 hours | |
What Are the Museum Masterpieces and Where to Find Them?
| Angkor National Museum Highlights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gallery | Works of Art | |
| Exclusive Gallery | Buddha Sheltered by Naga | |
| Khmer Civilization | Standing Vishnu | |
| Religion and Beliefs | Ganesha | |
| Great Khmer Kings | Banteay Srei-style lintel | |
| Angkor Wat | Lokesvara | |
In conclusion, we hope that the Angkor National Museum info helped you organize a tour and fit it into your Siem Reap itinerary.
