Bangkok Museums, Monuments & Temples

Ancient City: The "world's largest open air museum" highlights the architecture and arts of Thailand through the ages. Open every day from 08:00-17:00. 296/1 Sukhumvit Road, Bangpoo, Samut Prakan 10280.
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Tel: 02 709 1644 

Ban Kamthieng: Northern Thai village traditional wooden house museum, reference library, display showing Thai life and rituals. Open 09:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday. Soi 21 Asoke, Sukhumvit Road.
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Tel: 02 661 6470 

Bangkokian Museum: Traditional Thai house with a selection of well preserved furniture and household items. Shady garden. No entrance fee. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00-16:00. 273 Charoen Krung 43 (opposite Central Post Office).
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Tel: 02 233 7027 

Bank of Thailand Museum: Located in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, with exhibitions on ancient coins, Thai coins, banknotes, gold and commemorative coins. Open for pre-arranged group visitors Monday to Friday 09:30-16:00. 273 Samsen Road, Bang Khun Phrom, Bangkok 10200.
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Tel: 02 283 5286 / 02 283 6723 Fax: 02 283 5283

Chaosamphraya National Museum: Houses a number of antique bronze Buddha images as well as many gold treasures, including a fifteenth century crouching elephant. Open Wednesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00. Rotchana Road, Ayutthaya.
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Tel: 035 241 587 

Democracy Monument: Art deco monument erected 1932 to commererate Thailands change form absolute to constitutional monarchy, a favourite spot for public demonstrations. Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Soi Din.
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Erawan Museum: Museum with a giant three headed elephant art display. Inside the building there are three floors of antiquities and ancient religious objects. Open every day from 08:00-18:00. Situated at 494 Ratchawithi Road, Pathumwan 10330.
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Tel: 02 252 8754 

Jim Thompson's House Museum: Home of the founder of the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company, the museum provides an opportunity to see a traditional Thai house and garden. Also a shop selling Jim Thompson silk and cafe. Open daily from 09:00-17:00. 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok
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Tel: 02 216 7368 Fax: 02 612 3744

Kamthieng House: Traditional teak house built on wooden stilts, containing a collection of hand-woven materials, wood carvings, traditional musical instruments and sacred items. Open Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-17:00. 131 Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit 21 Road, Bangkok 10110.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 661 6470 Fax: 02 258 3491

King Prajadhipok Museum: Exhibits a collection of the King's personal effects and provides information on royal activities. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00. King Prajadhipok's Institute, 47/101 Moo 4, Tiwanond Road, Talad Kwan Subdistrict, Muang District, Nonthaburi 11000.
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Tel: 02 280 3413 / 02 280 3445 Fax: 02 527 7826

King Rama I the Great Memorial: Built in 1932 to commemorate the first king in the Royal House of Chakri and founder of Bangkok as the Capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Open daily at the foot of Pathom Boromrachanuson or Rama I Great Memorial Bridge on the Bangkok side.
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King Rama III Memorial: Built by the Fine Arts Department in 1990, the bronze statue, half larger than life size, is seated on a throne and surrounded by beautiful plants. Open daily near the Royal Reception Pavilion in front of Wat Ratchanatdaram on Ratchadamnoen Road.
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Moks Bowl Village: Handicaraft village that make traditional hadhcrafted steel rounded Monk's bowls used for receiving alms, demonstrations, walking distance from Khao San Road, open 10;00-20:00. Soi Ban Baht, Bamrung Meuang Road.
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Tel: 02 223 7970 

Monument to the Expeditionary Force: Monument to the Thai Expeditionary Force that fought in the European battlefield during World War One. The ashes of dead veterans were enshrined here in 1919. Open daily in northern corner of Sanam Luang.
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Museum of Siam: Using a variety of interactive techniques, the exhibits encourage visitors to investigate, play games and discover the story of Thailand for themselves. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. Located close to the Grand Palace and Wat Po. Sanamchai Road.
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Tel: 02 225 2777 

National Museum: A collection of antiques and royal gifts, dating from the Kingdom of Sukhothai to the Rattanakosin period. Also a section on art, archaeology, fine arts and ethnology. Open Wednesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00. Na Phrathat Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.
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Tel: 02 224 1333 Fax: 02 224 1404

National Museum of Royal Barges: Museum housing ornamental barges used for processions, view the King's personal barge - Suphannahong, easy access from tourist boat from Phra Athit or walking distance from Bangkok Noi train station. Open 09:00-17:00. Khlong Bangkok Noi, Thonburi.
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Tel: 02 424 0004 

National Science Museum: Involves individuals in the excitement of science and technology using interactive exhibits and everyday examples. Tuesday to Thursday 09:30-16:30. Friday to Sunday 09:30-17:00. Technoplis, Klong 5, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120.
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Tel: 02 577 9999 ext. 1833 Fax: 02 577 9900

Queen Savang Vadhana Museum: Museum in a former residence of Queen Savang Vadhana. Reservation in advance required. Open Friday and Saturdays 10:00-16:00. Museum entrance is near Siam Paragon, Siam BTS. Srapathum Palace, 195 Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330.
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Tel: 02 252 1965-7 

Rattanakosin Museum: Interactive museum with multimedia displays and touch screens displaying the history of Rattanakosin island and old Bangkok. Open Tuesday to Friday 11:00-20:00 and Sundays 10:00-20:00. 100 Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Bangkok.
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Tel: 02 621 0044 

Sao Ching-Cha: The Giant Swing, formerly used during Brahman festivals to honour the Hindu God Shiva. Participants would swing in arcs to reach a bag of gold. Many died trying and the ritual was stopped in the 1930s. On Ti Thong Road in Banglamphu.
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Science Museum and Planetarium: The museum includes a planetarium, science and technology exhibitions as well as sports science exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-16:30. 928 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110.
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Tel: 02 392 1773 Fax: 02 391 0522

Snake Farm: Official name : Queen Saovabha Memorial Institue, common cobra, king cobra, pit viper's used to prepeare anti venin, milking anfd feeding shows, open 08:30-14:30 / 12:00 on weekends. Corner of Rama IV and Henry Dunant Roads.
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Tel: 02 252 0161 

Suan Pakkad Palace: Collection of seven traditional Thai homes and a former royal weekend resort. Exhibits include musical instruments, Khon masks and costumes, cermanics and personal items. Open daily 09:00-16:00. Near Phaya Thai BTS station on Si Ayutthaya Road.
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Tel: 02 245 4934 / 02 246 1775 

The City Pillar Shrine: Erected by King Rama I in 1782, the original pillar was made of cassia wood, but was replaced when dilapidated by King Rama IV. It houses the city's horoscope and images of protective deities. Open daily near the Emerald Buddha Temple.
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The Gem & Jewellery Museum: Rubies and sapphires, diamond and gem cutting and precious metals. Open Monday to Friday 09:00-16:00 at the Gem & Jewelry Institute of Thailand, 3/F, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 218 5470 / 02 652 5252 Fax: 02 218 5474 / 02 652 5256

The Grand Palace: The major architectural symbol of the Thai Royal Family, and now used only for ceremonial purposes. Personal audio guides are available for rent. Open daily from 08:30-15:30 on Maharat Road near the Chang Wang Luang Pier.
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Tel: 02 623 5500 / 02 224 3273 

The Museum of Buddhism Art: Large private collection of Buddha images in a presentation comprising light, sound and scent. Open daily except Monday 10:00-17:30, advance notice required all days except Saturday. 104 Soi 40, Phatthanakan Road, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250.
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Tel: 02 321 0048 / 02 322 2434 Fax: 02 322 2412

The National Art Gallery: Traditional and contemporary works of art by Thai artists. Open Wednesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00. Opposite the National Theatre. Chao Fa Road, Phanakorn, Bangkok 10200.
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Tel: 02 281 2224 / 02 282 2639 

The Philatelic Museum: The history of the postal service in Thailand and the world. All Thai stamps and first day covers, plus international stamps. Open Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-16:00. Near Saphan Khwai BTS station.
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Tel: 02 271 2439 

The Princess Mother Memorial Park: Commemorating the life of Princess Srinakarin who died in 1995, with gardens and a museum located where she grew up. Gardens open daily 06:00-18:00 and museum open daily 09:00-16:00. Soi 3, Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Khlong San.
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Tel: 02 437 7799 / 02 439 0902 

Vimanmek Mansion Museum: Golden teak royal mansion with 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia. Open daily 09:30-16:30. Thai dancing shows daily at 10:30 and 14:00. Located in the Dusit Palace compound on Ratchawithi Road.
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Tel: 02 628 6300 / 02 281 5455 / 02 281 6880 

Wat Arun: The temple of dawn, with its porcelain encrusted Khmer-style central pagoda, is one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks, best photographed at sunset. Open daily 07:30-17:30 at 34 Arun Amarin Road, Kwang Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Bangkok.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 465 5640 

Wat Benchamabophit: The marble temple completed during the reign of King Rama V. The interior cross beams are decorated in lacquer and gold, and the walls of the courtyard lined with bronze Buddha images. Open daily 06:00-18:00 on Rama V Road, Banglamphu.
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Tel: 02 281 2501 / 02 628 7947 

Wat Bowon Niwet: One of Bangkok's most important temples, built in 1829 and the shrine of Phra Phuttachinnasi, a beautiful Buddha image molded in 1357. Open daily 08:00-17:00 on Phra Sumen Road in Banglamphu.
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Tel: 02 281 2831 

Wat Intharawihan: Thirty two metre tall Buddha image called Luang Po To, constructed between 1867 and 1927. Open daily 08:30-20:00. Th Wisut Kasat, in Banglamphu.
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Tel: 02 628 5550 

Wat Mahathat: Founded in the 1700s and now a national centre for the Mahanikai monastic sect and home to one of Bangkok's two Buddhist universities. Open daily 07:00-17:00. Located on Na Phrathet Road near Thammasat University.
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Tel: 02 222 6011 

Wat Pho: Founded in the 16th century, this is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, most famous for its golden reclining Buddha, which measures 46 metres. Also a meditation centre with Thai massage. Open daily 08:30-18:00 on Maharat Road, Ratanakosin.
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Tel: 02 222 1969 

Wat Phra Kaew: The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which adjoins the Grand Palace on common ground consecrated in 1782. The Emerald Buddha is actually carved out of of a type of jade, and placed on a pedestal high above worshippers. Open daily 08:30-15:30.
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Tel: 02 623 5500 / 02 224 3273 

Wat Ratchabophit: Built by King Rama V in 1869, this temple is a mixture of local and western styles, with the exterior of the chapel being Thai in style and the interior European. Open daily 08:00-17:00 on Fuang Nakhon Road near Wat Pho.
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Tel: 02 221 0904 / 02 222 3930 

Wat Ratchanatdaram: Built in the reign of King Rama III in 1846, the temple's highlight is the Loha Prasat, a palace-like religious shrine and the only one of its kind in the world. Open daily 08:00-17:00 on Mahachai Road in Banglamphu.
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Tel: 02 224 8807 / 02 225 5749 

Wat Sa Ket and The Golden Mount: Constructed during the reign of King Rama I, this temple houses a Buddha relic from India and is built on an artificial hill with panoramic views of Rattanakosin Island. Open daily 07:30-17:30 at Ratchadamnoen Klang and Boripihat Road.
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Tel: 02 621 0576 

Wat Suthat: Commissioned by King Rama I, the founder of Bangkok, in 1807, the highlight is the Royal Temple covered in fine mural paintings. Surrounding the Royal Temple are 156 Buddha statues. Open daily 08:30-21:00 on Ti Thong Road, Banglamphu.
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Tel: 02 224 9845 

Wat Trai Mitt: Home to the famous Golden Buddha, believed to be 700 to 800 years old and three metres high. Sculpted in the Sukhothai style, it is made of 5.5 tonnes solid gold. Open daily from 08:00-17:00. Near Bangkok Railway Station at Hua Lamphong.
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Tel: 02 225 9775