Address
Bangkok National Museum
4 Chao Fa Rd,
Chana Songkhram, Khet Phra Nakhon,
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Customer Service
Phone: +66 2 224 1370
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Aboutย Bangkok National Museum
Bangkok National Museum is a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built in 1782 and is situated in the former Royal Palace. The art and archaeology museum was built on the instructions of King Rama IV to maintain his private collections of antiques. The museum is open from 9am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The admission fee for non-Thais is 200 Baht. Tickets can be purchased at the booth found at the entrance. There are free guided tours conducted on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check with the counter as you enter for details. The museum is well connected, you can reach the place through bus, taxi or Tuk-Tuk.
Also known as Phiphitthaphan Sathan Haeng Chat Surin, the museum displays important historical events and achievements connected to Thai history. You have several sections in the museum that is designed to help visitors. Right from the prehistory of Thailand, to those pertaining early kingdoms such as Lanna, Ayutthaya, to the latest, the museum houses some of the best. You also haveย Chinese weapons, gold treasures, precious stones, ceramics, clothing and textiles, and traditional musical instruments. The building is divided into three exhibition halls – Siwamokhaphiman Hall (houses Thai History Gallery), Buddhaisawan Chapel (a Buddhist chapel) and The Red House (a Teak house). Said to be the largest museum in Southeast Asia, Bangkok National Museum further boasts of important collections connected to Buddhism. The art spans India, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. For more information or queries on ย tickets, timings, parking, transportation, or others, reach the Bangkok National Museum customer service.
