Museums · Bangkok
Bangkok National Museum
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร
Southeast Asia's largest museum, inside 18th-century palace pavilions.
Address
4 Soi Na Phra That, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.
Best time to visit
Wednesday or Thursday morning for the guided tour
Tips
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Free guided tours in English Wed/Thu at 09:30.
Tags
- History
- Royal regalia
- Large
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