Angkor Borei Museum
Museum Museum showcasing Cambodia's pre-Angkorian archaeological finds
Angkor Borei Museum showcases archaeological finds from the Funan period near the Mekong delta; visitors interested in pre-Angkorian history and local excavation sites stop here.
Overview The Angkor Borei Museum is a small regional museum in Angkor Borei District, Takéo Province, Cambodia, that presents archaeological finds from the nearby Angkor Borei site. It interprets material culture associated with early Khmer settlement and the ancient polity sometimes labelled Funan.
What visitors find Exhibition galleries hold pottery, stone artefacts and inscriptional fragments recovered from local excavations, while outdoor displays show larger elements and labelled finds. The museum provides context for the riverine settlement pattern and early urbanism along the lower Mekong.
History Collections and displays originate from archaeological work at Angkor Borei and surrounding sites; the museum was established to store, interpret and display these finds for local visitors and researchers. It functions as a regional centre for the presentation of early Cambodian archaeology.
Location The museum is located in Angkor Borei District in southern Takéo Province, close to the lowland river networks of the Mekong delta region in southern Cambodia.
- Regional archaeology focus: Collections focus on archaeological material from the Angkor Borei site and related early Khmer contexts, useful for understanding pre-Angkor and early Angkor periods.
What to See #
- Main exhibition galleries: A compact exhibition space that displays pottery, stone artefacts and interpretive panels from the Angkor Borei archaeological area and surrounding sites.
- Outdoor finds and interpretive areas: Outdoor displays and labelled finds from nearby excavations illustrating settlement patterns and regional riverine trade connections.
How to Get to Angkor Borei Museum #
Angkor Borei is in Takeo province south of Phnom Penh. By road it is most directly reached from Phnom Penh via National Road 2 toward Takeo - roughly 60-70 km south of central Phnom Penh (about 1-1.5 hours by car depending on traffic). Local buses and private taxis run toward Takeo province; from the town or roadside parking the museum/site is a short local transfer away.
Tips for Visiting Angkor Borei Museum #
- Plan Angkor Borei as part of a half‑day trip from Takeo in the morning so you can combine the museum visit with a guided boat tour to Phnom Da and nearby archaeological mounds.
- Look for a guided river or boat excursion from the museum area - seeing the site from the water and visiting the raised mounds gives essential context that the small museum alone doesn't convey.
- Check opening times before you go and speak with museum staff about recent excavations and the Funan-period finds; museum explanations make the landscape archaeology much clearer.
Best Time to Visit Angkor Borei Museum #
For the Angkor Borei Museum, expect the most visitors in the cool, dry high season (November-February); if you prefer quieter conditions, visit in the rainy months.
Weather & Climate near Angkor Borei Museum #
Angkor Borei Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1296 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
