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Museums

To learn about Thailand's rich past and culture, there is a number of
interesting museums and cultural institutions around Bangkok and many are easily accessible by BTS SkyTrain.
 
Bangkok Art and Culture Center


The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) becomes a meeting point for artists or audiences and also a creative hub for everyone.The exhibition and events are not only involving art but also theatre, film, writing, music and design and included with art library, shops, restaurant and coffee shop for all art lovers.
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
For more information Tel.: 02-214-6630-1
Website: http://www.bacc.or.th/
SkyTrain to National Stadium Station and leave via exit No.3, then use Skybridge direct to Bangkok Art and Culture Center.


National Museum

Comprehensive collection of Thai and Buddhist art and sculpture of particular note is Wat Buddhaisawan, the Royal Chariot collection and collections of Khmer and Sukhothai period art. The museum building was erected in 1782 to serve as a palace and in 1884 King Rama V turned it into a museum."

Open Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 a.m.- 04.00 p.m.
Admission 40 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2224 1370.
www.thailandmuseum.com/bangkok/bangkok.htm

SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line) Exit 2 to Chao Phraya Express Boat from Central Pier (Sathorn Pier) Take Express Boat up river to Chang Pier (N9) and walk straight on Maharat Road.

Royal Barge Museum

The Royal Barge Museum houses&nbspthe fantastic Royal Barges which are used in&nbspceremonial processions on the river. The museum is located on Bangkok Noi canal.

Open daily 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
(Closed Songkarn and New Year Festival)
Admission 30 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2424 0004
www.thailandmuseum.com/royal_barges/history.htm

SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line).Leave via Exit 2 and take a Chao Phraya Express Boat to Phra Pin Klao Pier (N12) and go straight ahead to Wat Dusidaram Woravihara.

Vimanmek Teak Mansion

Mansion built of golden teak in 1868 and moved to present site in 1910. Former residence of King Rama V, comprised of 81 rooms with imposing staircases, octagonal rooms and lattice walls. Contains many antiques and art objects as well as personal effects of King Rama V

Open daily 09.30 a.m.- 04.00 p.m. Admission 100 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2628 6300 Ext. 5274, 5276
For Taxi directions: พระที่นั่งวิมานเมฆ

SkyTrain to N3 Victory Monument Station (Sukhumvit Line). Leave via Exit 3 and catch a taxi along Ratchawithi Rd. to Vimanmek Teak Mansion.


Suan Pakkard Palace

Complex of historic homes relocated from Chiang Mai and once used by members of the royal family. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds. Impressive 450 year old "Laquer Pavilion" relocated from Ayuthaya, decorated with gold leaf murals depicting the Buddha's life.

Open daily 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Admission 100 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2245 4934, 0 2246 1775-6 ext. 229
www.suanpakkad.com/main_thai.php

SkyTrain to N2 Phaya Thai Station (Sukhumvit Line). Leave via Exit 4 and proceed straight ahead along Sri Ayuthaya Rd. for about 250m. to the palace entrance on your right.

The National Gallery

Collection of traditional & contemporary Thai art. Building housing the gallery used to be the Royal Mint. For detailed information on Bangkok Galleries check out web site: www.rama9art.org

Open Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Admission 30 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2282 2637
www.thailandmuseum.com/national_gallery/national_gallery.htm

SkyTrain to Exit 2 Saphan Taksin Station (S6) (Silom line). Take Chao Phraya Express Boat from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier) to Railway Station Pier (N11) and cross the river on shuttle ferry to Tha Phra Athit pier and then walk to The National Gallery.

Jim Thompson's House

Legendary American who rejuvenated Thailand's silk industry, developed compound of six traditional Thai teak houses which are filled with a priceless collection of Asian antiques including carvings, paintings, decorative&nbspitems etc. The oldest house dates to 1800.

Open daily 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Admission 100 Baht, Students (under 25) 50 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2216 7368.
www.jimthompsonhouse.org

SkyTrain to (W1) National Stadium Station (Silom Line). Take Exit 1 and go straight ahead to the end of Soi Kasemsan 2, Jim Thompson's house is on left side.

Siam Society

Home of a respected research library and the Khamtieng House, a century old residence relocated from Chiang Mai. Artifacts and hilltribe costumes are on display. Society publications on sale at headquarters building.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Admission to Khamtieng House is 100 Baht.
lnformation Tel: 0 2661 6470-7.

SkyTrain to (E4) Asok Station (Sukhumvit Line) and leave Via Exit 3. Walk a few meters straight ahead to intersection with Asok Rd. then turn left and walk about 200m, The Siam Society will be on your left.
www.siam-society.org



Children's Discovery Museum
As a result of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's address proposing the creation of an informal and educational initiative in the form of a Bangkok Children's Discovery Museum.

The Children's Discovery Museum has three exhibition buildings together with a conference room and amenity areas. The total area inside the building is 7000 square meters and the total area outside the buildings, to be used for educational activities to provide amenities, is more than 3000 square meters.

Open
Tuesday - Friday 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 10.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.
(Closed on Monday)

Admission fee
Adult 70 Baht.
Children age from 2 years and school children: 50 Baht.
Children age less than 2 years and handicapped persons : Free entry

SkyTrain to Mochit Station (Sukhumvit Line N8) Leave via exit 1 or 3 and walk straight ahead to chatuchak Park about 10 mins.

*For more information Tel. 0-2615-7333


Science Center for Education
open Tuesday-Sunday 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m.
(closed on Monday and National Holiday)

Admission
Planetarium -Adult: 20 baht / Child 10 baht
Exhibition -Adult: 20 baht / Child 10 baht

SkyTrain to Ekka-mai Station (Sukhumvit Line E7) Leave via exit 2 and go straight ahead about 5 minutes.

*For more information Tel. 0 2391 0544, 0 2392 0508, 0 2392 1773

website: http://www.bts.co.th/en/tourist_02.asp