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10 Best Museums in Bangkok

10 Best Museums in Bangkok

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Bangkok is Thailand's central megacity and trading center, positioned beside the Chao Phraya River. It's popular for its magnificent villas, towers, galleries, and requests attracting worldwide excursionists. Also, experienced suckers visit this spot to research its artistic and literary milestones.

Bangkok’s transportation network was first grounded on water trips. Europeans formerly called the megacity the Venice of the East because of its maze of conduits, or klongs.

Approaching afternoon, hit Chinatown's food booths for khao geng or kuay poke, as well as the bar- creep your way through hipstery Soi Nana. It can be a lot, so if you need to refresh, speak a classical Thai massage, or relax in Lumpini Park, one of the megacity's only lust places.

The stylish galleries in Bangkok also serve as some of the megacity’s finest artistic platforms. Besides exhibiting centuries-old artifacts of literal signification, Buddhist bones, and ultramodern art fractions, some of these Bangkok galleries are boarded in structures just as intriguing as their motifs.

numerous galleries in Bangkok parade some of the most astonishing, and fantastic, assemblages of bones you can visualize, giving you an awful sapience into Thailand's various cultivation and singulair prescription. In this composition, we take a look at our stylish galleries in Bangkok.

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Art in Paradise Museum

Art in Paradise Museum

Art in Paradise Museum is Bangkok's first 3D art museum which presents a wonderful gallery of paintings where you can enjoy a live view. The specialty of this museum is that you will not see things kept like the old museum, you can go there and see the things in life 3D, and you can learn about them and this is a wonderful thing in itself.

The History Eye Museum consists of 6 permanent exhibition areas with different themes which are quite beautiful and also an ideal entertainment venue for museum-loving families. Let us tell you that in this museum you will get to see a spectacular view with more than 150 intricate paintings on the walls and floor.

  • Position : 97 Ratchadapisek Road, Khwaeng Din Daeng, Khet Din Daeng, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300, Thailand
  • Timing: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM from Monday to Sunday.
  • Price: THB 600 / INR 1130 for foreign adults and  THB 400 / INR 775 for foreign children.
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Madame Tussaud's Museum

Madame Tussaud's Museum

Museum Bangkok has a popular wax museum where visitors can see lifelike wax statues of famous people from around the world. You can go to this museum and see many living statues of mummies, which are magnificent. Its specialty is that people come from far and wide and enjoy this thing.

Many personalities from film stars to political leaders are shown in this museum, which is considered a very good thing, you will get to learn a lot in it. Let us tell you that this is one of the best museums in Bangkok which provides an amazing opportunity to post with the statues of celebrities and the living mom of the famous Akon.

You can go to this museum and get photos taken with your favorite stars or political stars and see them which look quite real. Its experience is so special that you can experience it just by watching. If you also have a favorite star in your mind with whom you want to get photos taken and spend some time with them, then you can go to this museum. 

  • Position: Siam Discovery, 987 Rama Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok.
  • Timing: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Price: INR 1500/
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Jim Thompson’s House

Jim Thompson’s House

This museum is considered one of the premier museums in Bangkok and is the Bangkok home of James H.W. Thompson, also known as the "Thai Silk King". This entire museum is built like a house which looks very beautiful. Inside it, there are all the things that you can see like the statues of Buddhists and historical paintings which are quite beautiful.

Let us tell you that inside this museum, covered with lush green trees and bushes, this museum has a Southeast Asian art collection of historical Buddhist sculptures, stories of the life of Buddha, and Thai paintings depicting scenes from Vesentara Jataka, collected by the late James H.W. Thompson.

  • Position : 6 Rama Road, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10340, Thailand
  • Price: THB 200 / INR 480 per person for visitors of age 23 years and above.
  • Costs: THB 200 / INR 230 per person for visitors under 23 years., Free for children under 11 years of age.
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Muang Boran

Muang Boran

This museum is the largest outdoor museum in the world which is considered very famous all over the world. In this, you will find Muang Boran, also known as the ancient city, spread over 200 acres of land the size of Thailand. These Museums also reflect the rich tradition, art, and architecture of Thailand.

The open-air museum features models or replicas of ancient city ruins and historical monuments from the Dvaravati, Srivichai, Lopburi, Lanna, Lan Chang, Sukhothai, U-Tong, and Ayutthaya eras.

  • Position : 297/1 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Pa Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10290, Thailand
  • Timing: 9.00 AM - 10.00 PM (Every day).
  • Price: THB 600 / INR 1139 per adult, THB 285 / INR 640 per child
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National Museum

National Museum

The National Museum of Phra Nakorn is also known as the National Museum and this museum is considered to be one of the oldest museums in Bangkok which is quite old. If it is so old then its specialty must also be equally old and its beliefs will also be so old.

The castle's Siwamokkhaphiman Royal Hall has been proselytized into an exposition hall describing the chronicle of Thailand. The Bowernstern Mongkol Vice-King Palace has been converted into a national museum and houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts.

  • Position: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, (Thailand), Na Phra That Alley, Khet Phra Nakhon, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang temple.
  • Timing: 8.30 AM to 4.00 PM from (Wednesday - Sunday) and  Closed on  Monday and Tuesday.
  • Price: THB 300 / INR 550 per person
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Museum of Siam

Museum of Siam

There is a fun and famous place in Thailand known as Museum Siam Bangkok and it tells the story about Thai culture and its history in exciting ways. Let us tell you that when you go to this museum, you will get to know about many such Thai cultures because they are considered very famous. 

From old customs to new ideas, Museum Shyam takes you on an interesting journey from the old times to the present in Thailand, which is considered very beautiful. You can see interactive displays, play games and learn about many parts of Thai life here. 

  • Position: Sanam Chai Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
  • Timing: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Thursday- Sunday)
  • Price: INR 120 (Students), INR 237 (Adults), and free for senior citizens (70 years)
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The Erawan Museum

The Erawan Museum

The museum is most famous for its distinctive structure, the three-headed elephant (Irawan) rising fourteen floors above Sukhumvit Road. The specialty of this museum is that you will get a chance to learn about ancient objects and religious past which is quite exciting and at the same time you will get to see that there are very beautiful gardens. 

The gardens around the museum are decorated with beautiful flowers and Buddha statues. The Erawan Museum houses a remarkable collection of antiquities and religious art pieces collected by the museum's owner Khun Lek Wiriyapant.

  • Position : 99/8 Bang Muang Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10380, Thailand
  • Timing: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM Every day all week.
  • Price : Adult: THB 800 / INR 1585 per person
  • Children (5-14 years) THB 450 / INR 790 per person.
  • This custom includes a tram ride, bike ride, and boat ride.
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Bangkok Doll's House and Museum

Bangkok Doll's House and Museum

Bangkok Doll House and Museum which is very famous and children like it very much. Bangkok Doll Shop and Museum is a notorious Bangkok gallery in Thailand. It's both a House and a store gallery.

You can also visit the gift shop to buy dolls, accessories, and vintage Thai handicrafts. You can see beautiful handmade dolls from Thailand and other countries here The museum tells stories about doll-making traditions and you can also buy them as souvenirs

  • Position: Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.
  • Timing: 8.00 AM to 7.00 PM (Tuesday - Saturday).
  • Price: INR 237 per adult.
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Siriraj Medical Museum

Siriraj Medical Museum

The museum also talks about famous doctors and is known as a good place to learn about the body and healthy living. The Siriraj Medical Museum in Bangkok shows how medicine has been modified over time.

It's divorced into dissimilar corridors, each piece talks about different effects like body corridor, conditions, and criminality working People can see real mortal generality corridors and find out about material medical holdings.

  • Position: Siriraj Hospital Complex, Bangkok.
  • Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Wednesday- Monday).
  • Price: INR 458 (Adults) & INR 57 (Children).
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The Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art

This museum is located far away from the bustling city center and For more than 30 years in a vast area of ​​20,000 square meters with five floors. Let us tell you that this museum is one of the privately owned museums in Bangkok, which displays stunning pieces of Thai art collected by Boonchai Bencharongak.

Along with this, you will find many such things in this museum and a statue inspired by the lotus at the entrance is the symbol of the Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok. The museum also has a souvenir and book shop, café, and is handicapped-friendly with sign language guides or accessible toilets.

Position : 599 KamphaengPhet 7 Road, Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10800, Thailand

Timing: 10.00 AM - 9.00 PM (Tuesday - Sunday) and Closed on Every Monday.

Price: •THB 170 / INR 405 per adult

  • THB 70 / INR 190 per student and visitors above  70 years
  • Free for visitors under 20 years.
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Which are the best museums in Bangkok?

Jim Thompson’s House: The house of James H.W. Thompson has been converted into a museum.

Muang Boran: Also known as Ancient Siam, this open-air museum has miniature buildings from various historic eras like Authong, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and many others.

National Museum: Originally named Phra Nakorn National Museum, this museum has an astounding collection of Thai arts and artifacts. 

The Museum of Contemporary Art: This privately owned art museum has a mesmerizing collection of more than 800 Thai art pieces.

Siriraj Medical Museum: This museum is located within Siriraj Hospital and has a unique collection of pathological, forensic, parasitological, and anatomical specimens.

What is the largest museum in Bangkok?

The largest museum in Bangkok is the Bangkok National Museum. It is located in the historic district of Bangkok, near Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. In the museum, you can learn about Thai history and see interesting artifacts here.

It is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about Thailand's past. Lots of tourists and locals go there to explore and have fun.

How much does the Bangkok National Museum cost?

The cost of visiting the Bangkok National Museum varies. For Thai citizens, the entrance fee is usually around 30 Baht, while for foreigners, it is about 200 Baht which is INR 458. There may be discounts for students and seniors on the entry fees of the museum.

It is a good idea to check the latest prices before planning your visit. Overall, it is one of the top museums in Bangkok for learning about Thai history and culture.

What is Bangkok famous for?

Bangkok has a rich culture and history and is famous for its reverential Buddhist Wats (temples) like Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. which are aesthetically built in serene places and house exquisite ornate Buddha statues. 

Other things that make Bangkok famous are its floating markets, Chao Phraya River, world-class spa and massage centers, flavorful food, intricately designed handmade products, and vibrant nightlife.

UpIs the National Museum of Bangkok worth visiting?

The Bangkok National Museum is a lesser-known attraction in Bangkok and is known for its extensive collection of artifacts and artworks. The Bangkok National Museum is not as popular as other attractions in Bangkok, so visit if you have extra days to spare.

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