The 7 Biggest Museum in Bangkok

Although I enjoyed most of the museums I visited in SE Asia, I was often surprised that it only took a few hours to cover them, including other national museums. So it was a wonderful surprise to visit Thailand’s National Museum and spent a lovely five to six hours exploring such a rich and deep collection!

The holdings are spread across a number of buildings, all of which are worth at lest a stop. The two history sections are outstanding – and thorough without overwhelming – while the arts collection is just stunning! Well presented with lots of English descriptions, this is a great overall look at Thai history and culture.

Full disclosure, I’m a historian that spends hours in museums. You can easily cover this museum in less time, but it really should be a “must see” while in Bangkok. My thanks to the curators whose love of their artifacts and culture are evident in the exhibits!

A must to visit, strongly recommend for both Thais & Foreigners. I think this is one of the top museum in Thailand. I recommend to spare your times at least 2 hours as many important antiques show there. Some you cannot see from other museums.

The 7 Biggest Museum near Bangkok

National Museum Bangkok

• Address: QF5R+6MP, Soi Na Phra That, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
• Map: Click here
• Rating: 4.6 (6173)
• Phone: +66 2 224 1370
• Website:
• Opening hours:
  
  Monday: Closed

  Tuesday: Closed

  Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Reviews:
  
  Martha Canipe✭✭✭✭✭

  a month ago

  Although I enjoyed most of the museums I visited in SE Asia, I was often surprised that it only took a few hours to cover them, including other national museums. So it was a wonderful surprise to visit Thailand’s National Museum and spent a lovely five to six hours exploring such a rich and deep collection!

  The holdings are spread across a number of buildings, all of which are worth at lest a stop. The two history sections are outstanding – and thorough without overwhelming – while the arts collection is just stunning! Well presented with lots of English descriptions, this is a great overall look at Thai history and culture.

  Full disclosure, I’m a historian that spends hours in museums. You can easily cover this museum in less time, but it really should be a “must see” while in Bangkok. My thanks to the curators whose love of their artifacts and culture are evident in the exhibits!

  Mocha Mints✭✭✭✭✭

  3 weeks ago

  A must to visit, strongly recommend for both Thais & Foreigners. I think this is one of the top museum in Thailand. I recommend to spare your times at least 2 hours as many important antiques show there. Some you cannot see from other museums.

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