Theatre & culture
Neilson Hays Library
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 09:30–17:00
- Wed
- 09:30–17:00
- Thu
- 09:30–17:00
- Fri
- 09:30–17:00
- Sat
- 09:30–17:00
- Sun
- 09:30–17:00
- Hours
- Closed Mondays and public holidays; special events may affect opening hours.
- Price
- Non-member day admission is THB 100; the surrounding grounds are free to visit.
- How to visit
- The library interior is available to day visitors. Casual photography and filming are prohibited inside; exterior photos are allowed if access remains clear and people are not photographed without consent.
- Hours
- Good with children
- Hours
- About 60–120 min
Why it is worth the detour
The 1922 neoclassical library was built as a memorial to Jennie Neilson Hays and reflects the cultural life of Bangkok's expatriate community.
The Neilson Hays Library is a historic English-language library in Bangkok, housed in a neoclassical building designed by Italian architects. It serves as a cultural hub for the city's expatriate community and has received architectural conservation awards.
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