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National Museum
Within the walking distance of the Grand Palace is one of
the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Bangkok's
National Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts found in all parts
of the country ranging from Neolithic times, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya to the
Bangkok period. The complex, once used as a palace, consists of several
old but beautiful buildings of colourful Thai architectural design.
Guided tours in English, French, German, and Japanese are provided to
visitors on certain days of the week.
It is open everyday, except Mondays, Tuesdays, and
annual holidays, from 9.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
 National Gallery Museum
This museum, located on Chao Fa Road opposite the National Museum,
exhibits traditional and contemporary works of art created by Thai
artists.
It is open to the public everyday except Mondays, Tuesdays, and public
holidays from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Philatelic Museum
The museum is on the 1st floor of the Metropolitan Postal Bureau behind
Sam Sen Nai Post Office, Saphan Khwai area. Thai and foreign stamps of the
past are on display. The collections of post books in both Thai and
foreign languages are available at the library. Stamps and accessories for
stamp collection are on sale.
It is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
 Royal Barge National Museum
Thailand's ornately carved and decorated Royal Barges are displayed in
boatsheds on Khiong (Canal) Bangkok Noi, just off the Chao Phraya River
near Phra Pin Klao Bridge on the Thon Buri side. The barges are used on
royal occasions and formerly served as war vessels.
The shed is open everyday from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m
Suan Pakkard Palace
Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, this complex of five Thai-style houses
occupies a beautiful garden and houses an important collection of Asian
antiques. A lacquer pavilion is decorated with sumptuous late Ayutthaya
period gold leaf mural. There is also a Khon Museum where masks and
costumes of the classical play are on display.
It is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Vimamnek Mansion Museum
Located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road, this is
the world's largest golden teak building. The 3-storey royal mansion
contains 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal
memorabilia. A guided tour is provided to visitors.
Other buildings in the same compound also display various items and art
objects; for example, RM. King Bhumibol's photography, H.M. Queen
Sirikit's collection of handicraft masterpieces created by rural people,
paraphernalia of rank and portraits, old clocks, ancient cloth, and royal
carriages.
The compound is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Prasart Museum
This museums location is 9 Soi 4 A, Krungthep Kritha Road of
Srinakarintara Road, Bang Kapi, Bangkok. It houses a vast collection of
artifacts from the prehistoric to Bangkok periods. The imitation of some
beautiful Thai architecture is scattered within the museum complex.
Prasart Museum is open everyday except Mondays from 10.30 a.m.-3.00 p.m. Please contact the museum prior to a
visit.
 Jim Thomson's Thai House
This collection of traditional Thai-style houses, fashioned into one
dwelling, belongs to the man who helped restore the Thai silk industry
after World War II, and, today, preserved as a museum, contains a
priceless collection of Asian objects art. The canal side museum is
located in Soi Kasemsan 2 on Rama I Road opposite the National Stadium.
It is open Monday-Saturday, 9.00 a.m. until 4.30 p.m.
The Khamthieng House
Located in the garden of the Siam Society on Sukhumvit Soi 21 (Asoke),
this 200-year-old northern Thai-style house contains a collection of
traditional implements used by Thai farmers.
It is open daily except Sundays and Mondays from 9.00
a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Science Center for education
Situated next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekarnai) on Sukhumvit Road,
this is an exhibition center on a variety of scientific knowledge
including astronomy, communication technology, and biology. Visitors can
also enjoy seeing an interesting aquarium, a computer world, a
planetarium, as well other devices created for fun and education.
The museum is open daily except Mondays and public holidays from
8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Thai Life Permanent Exhibition Hall
Located in the Thailand Cultural Centre on Ratchadaphisek Road, this is a
venue for displaying the history of the Thai people and different aspects
of Thai culture, as developed from pre-historic times up to the present.
The exhibition is presented under five topics: The Evolution of the Thai
Nation, Rice and Thai Way of Life, Thai Language and Literature, Thailand
and the World, and Important Achievements and Events in Thai Society.
It is open Monday Friday 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Ancient City
This is the worlds largest outdoor museum which consists of gigantic sized
replicas of famous buildings, monuments, and temples found in all parts of
Thailand. Visitors can travel around by private car in the area of 280
acres, which is approximately the geographic shape of Thailand. The
Ancient City is located at Km. 33 on Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan
Province.
The compound is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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