Angkor National Museum
Place · Royal Gardens & Angkor National Museum
The air-conditioned hour that explains the temples: go before or after the heat, or on a rainy afternoon; allow about 90 minutes.
- Air-conditioned
- Good rain-day plan
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
- Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
- Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually Opens 08:30Usually Opens 8:30 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: About US$15–20 (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: Discounted or free for young children (check)
- Time to spend
- 70–100 min · up to 140 min if you linger
Best time to go
Tour groups late morning; quietest in the afternoon.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 08:30–? (typical, check)
- Note
- Opening hours are not printed until verified for your date; confirm locally.
- Hours note
- Opening hours are not printed until verified; confirm locally.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febheavy
- Marbusy
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Seplight
- Octbusy
- Novheavy
- Decheavy
Quietest May–Sep · busiest Nov–Feb.
Estimate: desk reasoning; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Tuk-tuk or walk from the centre, about 20–25 min on foot
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on; comfortable, respectful clothes.
Accessibility
- Check firstAccessible toilet · Confirm at the desk.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd4/5 High
Exposure: low
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- A small bag · Large bags to the cloakroom.
- Shoes: On.
- Large bags to the cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom Cloakroom for bags (check).
- Limited in some galleries; no flash.
- Not allowed.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- rain: rg-a
- heat: rg-a
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Angkor National Museum lobby (AC, WC)
Problem
Red lines
- No photography in some galleries; follow the signs.
- Shoulders and knees covered near the Buddha images.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Fully air-conditioned; a real break from the heat.
- A multi-room route with a short film and galleries on Khmer history, religion and the temples.
- Audio guides are available for a fee (check).
- Photography is limited in some galleries.
- A café and shop sit at the exit.
Best time of day
Plan 70–100 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; tour groups peak late morning
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult: Museum desk, cash or card (check)
- Child: Same desk
- Audio guide: Same desk
- Entry ticket at the museum desk; price about US$15–20 (2026 estimate, check).
- Queues
- Adult: Rarely a queue; go in the afternoon.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags to the cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom Cloakroom for bags (check).
- Photos
- Limited in some galleries; no flash.
- Not allowed.
- What's closed
- WeeklycheckSome museums close one day a week; confirm locally.
- Public holidayscheckHours may be short at Khmer New Year.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | About US$15–20 (2026 estimate, check) | Museum desk, cash or card (check) | Rarely a queue; go in the afternoon. |
| Child | Discounted or free for young children (check) | Same desk | — |
| Audio guide | About US$3–5 (check) | Same desk | — |
How to do it well
- 1Go after the morning temples or on a wet afternoon.
- 2Start with the film, then follow the galleries in order.
- 3Finish at the café and walk or ride back to the Old Market.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
70min
Typical
100min
p95
140min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (100 min).
With the other 20 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Preah Ang Chek shrine8 min on foot · 12 min spare
- Royal gardens10 min on foot · 10 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Introduction film and galleries
20 minA short film on Angkor and the Khmer kingdom.
Khmer civilisation and religion
25 minStatues of Vishnu, Shiva and Buddha; carved lintels.
Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom rooms
20 minScale models and stories behind the reliefs.
Museum shop and café
15 minQuiet seating with air-conditioning.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- busy
- Leave by
- 10:4010:40 AM
- Closing buffer
- 410′
Good window: go.
- You are still on the approach after 10:30, when the slope below Angkor National Museum fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. Opening hours are not printed until verified; confirm locally.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Accessible toilet: check · checkConfirm at the desk.
Step-free route
- 1Lifts and level floors throughout; ask at the desk for a wheelchair (check).
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | In the lobby. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Confirm at the desk. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | yes | Cloakroom for bags (check). |
| Café or food | yes | Café at the exit. |
| Drinking water | yes | Filtered water in the lobby (check). |
| Seating | yes | Benches in the galleries. |
| Wi-Fi | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Card or IC payment | check | Cards are usually accepted at the desk. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any month | Heat and rain | A good midday or wet-afternoon plan. | |
| 13–16 Apr | Khmer New Year | Hours may change (check). | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Siem Reap | good | Sets up the temples before you go. |
| Families with small kids | good | Cool, indoor and easy. |
| Wheelchair users | good | Lifts and level floors. |
| Rainy-day planners | good | Indoor, an afternoon plan. |
Skip it if
- You dislike museums and have only one day: use the time for the temples.
Rules on site
- food
- Only in the café.
With kids
- with kids
- Air-conditioned and easy; some children enjoy the models.
- child price
- Discounted (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 8 minPreah Ang Chek shrine
- 10 minRoyal gardens
- 22 minOld Market · eat — A walk south along the river.
- —Angkor Wat — A morning at the temple, then the cool of the museum.
Walk the Royal Gardens & Angkor National Museum area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Large Buddha and Vishnu images | Any time | Ask staff where photography is allowed. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it good for children?
Yes for a short visit; the cool air and the models help.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
About 90 minutes; add 30 for the film and shop.
Is it worth the price?
Yes if you want context before the temples, or a cool break; skip it if your time is tight.
Is the museum covered by the Angkor pass?
No, it has a separate ticket.
Is photography allowed?
Limited; follow the signs in each gallery.
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
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Taken from the desk crowd estimate by hour. It is not a count of visitors.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.