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National Museum Bangkok
Museum4.7 · 9 6204.1 · 974≈ 3 hEntry: ~200 THB
The National Museum Bangkok is Thailand's oldest and largest museum, founded in 1874 by King Chulalongkorn on the grounds of Wang Na, the vice-king's palace. Galleries trace Thai art from Neolithic Ban Chiang through Dvaravati and Khmer sculpture to Sukhothai bronzes, with a gallery of Buddha images, Ramakien murals and a pavilion of gilded royal funeral chariots. It opens Wednesday to Sunday, with an English audio guide.
Highlights
- Founded in 1874 by King Chulalongkorn
- Historic Wang Na palace and the Red House
- Gallery of Buddha images and Sukhothai bronzes
- Hall of gilded royal funeral chariots
- Ramakien epic murals
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 16:00 |
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