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The National Museum

A journey through Thai history

The National Museum is a treasure trove of Thai art and could easily occupy you for a full day, wandering among the half dozen buildings in the compound.

Museum highlights

Exhibits include bronze tools from the Ban Chiang era, some ancient stone Buddha images, some fabulous funeral chariots and the Buddhaisawan Chapel, which contains the Phra Sihing Buddha from the Sukhothai era.

Guided tours

While you can learn much about this enigmatic kingdom by walking around by yourself, you’ll learn more about the artworks on display by joining one of the free guided walks.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions.

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Na Phra That Road.

Wed-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm.

Guided tours Wed & Thur at 9.30am.

Entry B200.

Transport River ferry to Tha Maharaj. URL: museumthailand.com/en/museum/National-Museum-Bangkok-Phranakorn

Art & Culture

Bangkok

History

Bangkok-In-A-Day

And a night as well

Text © Ron Emmons

Image by Image by Ninara