Angkor National Museum
About This Museum
It’s a startling contrast: just a short drive from the ancient, crumbling stones of Angkor Wat stands a museum so sleek and modern it feels like a portal to another dimension. Inside, the atmosphere is cool and reverent, a deliberate shift from the Cambodian heat, guiding you through dimly lit galleries that tell a millennium-old story. You don't just see statues here; you encounter them—a serene, sandstone Vishnu rests near a towering, multi-armed Avalokiteshvara, their silent presence commanding the space. The journey culminates in the breathtaking Thousand Buddha Hall, where a golden sea of smaller figures surrounds visitors, creating an almost overwhelming sense of peace and history.
Collection Highlights
The galleries are anchored by an incredible assembly of Khmer royalty and divinity, from intricate Hindu lingams to the famous 'Leper King' statue. The crown jewel is arguably the Thousand Buddha Hall, an entire room glittering with golden figures that range from tiny amulets to life-sized seated Buddhas.
Visitor Information
It's brilliantly air-conditioned, making it a perfect retreat from the midday sun after a morning at the temples. Give yourself at least two hours to do it justice—the audio guide is worth it for the deeper stories behind the stone faces.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a massive, contemporary structure with clean lines and vast open spaces, its facade echoing the stepped pyramid forms of Khmer architecture but rendered in crisp, modern concrete and glass.
Contact & Location
Address: Angkor National Museum, 968, រុក្ខវិថី ព្រះសីហនុ, ក្រុងសៀមរាប, ខេត្តសៀមរាប, 123456, ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា
Phone: +855 63 966 601
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