Bangkok National Museum
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระนคร
One of Southeast Asia's largest museums, housed in the former Front Palace, with artefacts from prehistoric times to the Bangkok (Rattanakosin) period.
The museum stands on the site of the former Front Palace, known as Wang Na, just north of the Grand Palace. Its main galleries cover Thai history and collections of Buddha images and art from various periods, as well as royal treasures such as royal barges, palanquins and theatre costumes. Within the grounds, the Buddhaisawan Chapel is decorated with exquisite murals. Entry costs about 200 baht, and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It sits next to the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang, so you can walk between them.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Khao San Road
- Wat Pho
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Suthat & Giant Swing
- Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat)
- Museum Siam
- Wat Arun
- Wat Saket (Golden Mount)