Museum
Bangkok National Museum
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 08:30–16:00
- Thu
- 08:30–16:00
- Fri
- 08:30–16:00
- Sat
- 08:30–16:00
- Sun
- 08:30–16:00
- Hours
- Last tickets at 15:30; some rooms may close at lunchtime.
- Price
- Thai citizens: THB 30; foreign visitors: THB 240.
- How to visit
- Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Remove shoes before entering the Buddhaisawan Chapel.
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- About 90–180 min
Why it is worth the detour
One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.
The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch of Thailand's national museums, featuring extensive exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king and includes collections from various historical periods.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
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Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
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700 m
Siriraj Medical Museum
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Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.