Bangkok’s 10 Best Museums

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Bangkok is normally not associated with museums but there are a surprising number of scattered museums across the city that appeals to culture enthusiasts. Tourists and locals hoping to find out more about Thailand can get good knowledge in Bangkok’s museums.

Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson was an American who helped to revive the silk industry of Thailand.  In 1958, he began the construction of a new home to showcase his art collection which was one of his greatest architectural achievement.

When the creation was complete, he filled his home with a unique collection of items.  A significant collection of items from Laos, Cambodian and Burma are also seen in his home.

In 1967, he mysteriously disappeared from Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands and was not seen again. His beautiful Thai home and the mystery surrounding his disappearance, make the Jim Thompson house worth a visit. A pleasant restaurant and cafe are also available inside the compound. Guided Tours are available every day.

Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com/

Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily  Approximate Cost: 150 Baht

Address: 1 Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

How to get there: You can take the BTS Skytrain to National Stadium station. Exit and make a right on Soi Kasem San 2. If you walk straight around 200 meters and the house is on your left side. Another way is to directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


National Gallery Thailand

Located at Chao Fra Road in Bangkok’s historic Phra Nakhon District, this art gallery is housed in the building of the Royal Thai Mint. This museum holds Thai art to European influenced art to contemporary style arts. Apart from exhibitions, the gallery consists of a recreational area and an auditorium. The main collection focuses on national artists from the 17th century onwards.

Website: https://ngbangkok.wordpress.com/

Hours: 9 am – 4 pm Wednesday  to Sunday Approximate Cost: 200 Baht

Address: 4 Chao Fa Rd, Khwaeng Chana Songkhram, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

How to get there: You can walk around 10 minutes from Khaosan Road. Another way is to directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

The Bangkok Art and Centre is the hub for contemporary arts. It is located in a modern building across the MBK shopper center. Various programmes for art, music, cinema, performance, literature, education and activities take place in an environment of fun and recreation.

Website: http://en.bacc.or.th/ Approximate Cost: Free

Hours: 10 am – 9 pm Tuesday – Sunday (closed on Monday)

Address: 939 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

How to get there: You can take  BTS to National Stadium. BACC is located across the street from MBK shopping center. Another way is to directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Art in Paradise, Tricky Eyed 3D Museum

Art in Paradise or Tricky Eyed 3D Museum is located at the 4th floor of Esplanade Mall, Ratchada road.  The original 3D Art in Paradise is two story gallery packed with crafty paintings in which visitors can take part in scenes. 

The artwork is awe-inspiring, and it is a great experience to visit this magical place. Besides, visitors can have an enjoyable time in the museum by taking pictures with 3D illusion painting.  The paintings in this museum are done by Korean artists.

Website:  http://www.artinparadise.co.th/

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 ( Till 21:00)

Approximate Cost: Adult 400  Baht, Kid 200 Baht

Location: Esplanade Shopping Mall, 4th-floor

Address: Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400

How to get there: You can directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Siam Niramit

Thailand’s rich history spanning seven centuries are recorded into a 90-minute production at Siam Niramit. The show is held at the gigantic 2,000-seat Ratchada Theatre. The Siam Niramit show brags an 11.95-meter proscenium which is the world’s highest stage, certified by Guinness World of Records.

The show is wonderfully structured into three acts: Journey Back into History, Journey Beyond Imagination: The Three Realms and Journey Through Joyous Festivals. The stage productions bring the magnificent past of Thailand through its professionally produced performance. The international buffet is an optional experience after experiencing the magic of the show.

Website:  http://www.siamniramit.com/

Opening Hours: Showtime is 20:00. Approximate Cost: 1500

Address: 19 Tiamruammit Road, Khwaeng Huai Khwang, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand

How to get there: You can directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Madam Tussauds

It is one of the glamorous wax museums in Bangkok. What makes, this museum stand out is its craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. Celebrities, heads of state, great sportsmen, popular artists, and royalty are displayed in this museum as wax statues.

Some of the notable people whose sculptures are in the museum are Narendra Modi, Mao Zedong, Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth, Pablo Picasso, Dalai Lama and more. Professional photographers are standing on the front side and if you wish you can take a printed photo after you have finished.

Website: https://www.madametussauds.com/bangkok/en/

Opening Hours:  10 am to 9 pm daily Approximate Cost:  600 – 1900 Baht

Address: 989 Rama 1 Road Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

How to get there: You can take BTS to National Stadium and walk around 10 minutes or take a taxi from there. Another way is to directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Royal Barges Museum

The Royal Barges Museum contains eight of the country’s most crafted vessels the Royal Barges.  These barges are often reserved for special ceremonies like the Royal Barges Procession.

Website: http://www.finearts.go.th/museumroyalbarges/

Opening Hours: 9 am to 5 pm daily. Approximate Cost:  100 Baht

Address: 80/1 Arun Amarin Road, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok Noi 10700, Thailand

How to get there: You can take a Chao Phraya Express boat to Wang Lang Pier and then walk a few minutes. Another way is to directly take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.


Siriraj Medical Museum

Siriraj Medical Museum is a medical museum in Bangkok. The museum provides a useful resource for students and medical professionals. Often called the museum of death, this museum contains dead bodies and skeletons in preserved form.

The collection showcases various people who died from different medical conditions. Some of the  pieces include children skeletons, preserved humans who died from a rare medical condition etc.

Website: http://www.sirirajmuseum.com

Opening Hours:  Open at  10am to 4 pm. Wednesday to Monday

Approximate Cost:  200 Baht

Address: 2 Wanglung Road Khwaeng Siriraj, Khet Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

How to get there: You can take an Chao Phraya express boat to Wang Lang Pier and walk 10 minutes from there. Another way is to  directly take a taxi or a tuk tuk from your hotel.


Jesada Technik Museum

Founded by Jesada Dejsakulrit in 2007, Jesada Technik Museum houses the biggest classic car collection in Thailand. Located in Nakorn Pathom , a small town around forty kilometres away from Bangkok, this museum contains some of the best vintage car collection. 

Website: http://www.jesadatechnikmuseum.com/

Opening Hours:  Open at  9am to 5 pm  daily.  Monday closed

Address: 100 Moo 2 Ngio Rai, Nakorn Chaisri, Nakorn Pathom 73120
How to get there: You can directly take a taxi or a tuk tuk from your hotel.


 



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