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
Founded 1874 — palanquins, thrones, Dvaravati stone Buddhas and the royal funeral chariot. The Buddhaisawan Chapel alone is worth the ticket for its 18th-century murals.
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