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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANGKOR

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968, Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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2024
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A museum displaying some of the finest sculptures from the Angkor site, the 8 galleries and their exhibits retrace the history of Cambodia

This superb museum displays some of the most beautiful sculptures from the Angkor site (some 140,000 pieces in stock!) that you will not see when you visit the temples. The exhibits are organized in eight galleries, with an educational focus that ensures the visitor has a better understanding of the history of Cambodia and its temples, and the evolution of artistic style over the centuries. The central Thousand Buddhas Hall is the one that immediately catches the visitor's eye: the walls are hollowed out with a multitude of niches where one can observe all the possible postures of the Awakened One, over the course of time and aesthetic influences. The chronology of Khmer history unfolds from room to room, punctuated by representations of the first religion, Hinduism, whose original characteristics were very quickly adapted, even transformed by local artists. A most didactic visit (besides the Khmer language, all the panels are in perfect French, approved by the Ecole Française d'Extrême-Orient and the Conservation d'Angkor) and a real key to better admire the bewitching ruins that punctuate the immense tropical plain. Perfect for learning about the history of Angkor before visiting the temples, and for understanding the historical and cultural context before immersing yourself in the observation of the old stones. It is also a good break if you are tired of going from one temple to another and want to enjoy the air conditioning.


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banbinho
Visited in february 2022
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cher, mais indispensable
Musée indispensable pour comprendre l'histoire et la mythologie d'Angkor et du Cambodge dans son entier.
Attention une partie du musée est en rénovation et l'accès est limité jusqu'en 2023 !
fute_725720
Visited in march 2019
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À visiter absolument avant toute visite de Angkor pour mieux comprendre l'histoire et la culture khmère.
Lola1492
Visited in june 2019
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A faire absolument avant la visite des temples
Si comme moi vous n'avez qu'une vague idée ou même aucune de la civilisation kmer, ce musée est a faire absolument avant la visite des temples.
Très documenté avec audio guide disponible en supplément.
pbelin
Visited in february 2019
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Superbe
Certainement un peu cher mais ne serait-ce que pour la salle des 1000 bouddhas la visite est indispensable. Très bien aménagé et climatisé.
aventure tv
Visited in february 2018
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Le musée national d'Angkor se trouve à Siem Reap, il est un peu excentré sur l'Avenue Charles De Gaulle. Il faut marcher un peu pour y parvenir et il n'y a pas de trottoir sur la fin. il se compose de plusieurs galeries, réparties sur deux étages à partir d'une rampe inclinée circulaire et retrace toute l’histoire de la civilisation khmère. La collection est riche, les photos et caméra sont strictement interdites dans les salle d'exposition et l’entrée est assez chère. Après un parcours chronologique qui expose les plus belles pièces trouvées dans le parc archéologique on termine la visite par une maquette animée d'Angkor Wat. Visite agréable, très instructive en Anglais et climatisée.

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