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Erawan Museum

พิพิธภัณฑ์ช้างเอราวัณ

Giant bronze three-headed elephant housing a spiritual museum.

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Erawan Museum

Address

JHHQ+CH หมู่ที่1, 99 Kanchanaphisek Rd, Tambon Bang Muang Mai, Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan

About

The Erawan Museum is a museum in Samut Prakan province, Thailand. The museum was built in 2003. It is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art display. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collections of ancient religious objects belonging to Lek Viriyaphan who was the museum owner and also creator of the Ancient Siam and Sanctuary of Truth museums which stores artifacts and heritage items.

Best time to visit

Late morning weekday

Tips

BTS Kheha or Samrong, then taxi. Closed late afternoon — arrive before 16:00.

Nearest transit

  • Chang Erawan

Tags

  • Three headed elephant
  • Spiritual
  • Samut prakan
  • Stained glass
  • Iconic

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