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Exploring Bangkok's Best Museums & Galleries

Full of so much history and culture, Bangkok's museums and galleries are some of the ideal places for travelers to start dipping into the nation's past and present. From state-of-the-art to unconventional museums and galleries, here we have handpicked only the very best museums and galleries Bangkok has to offer!

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National Museum

Home to the largest collection of arts and artifacts, the National Museum in Bangkok is the largest museum in Southeast Asia that is well worth checking out.

National Museum of Royal Barges

Showcasing Thailand's beautiful and magnificent royal barges used for special ceremonies and traditional occasions, you will be able to find 8 of these fascinatingly decorated vessels in this museum.

Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok

Offering a wide collection of artworks, Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok (MOCA) is the perfect place for you to appreciate modern and contemporary Thai arts.

YenakArt Villa

Boasting beautiful building and garden, YenakArt Villa is a contemporary art gallery which features an architecture reminiscent of European 1930's architectural avant-garde.

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

Boasting state-of-the-art multimedia technologies and exhibitions, this museum will give you an insight into the rich history and culture of Old City area in Bangkok and the Rattanakosin era.

The Ancient City

Just an hour away from central Bangkok, the Ancient City is an outdoor museum where you can find over 100 historically significant monuments and structures of Thailand all in one place.

Queen's Gallery

Established in 2003 by Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit, Queen's Gallery showcases various exhibitions of both new and renowned Thai artists. Try to stop by if you want to get a glimpse of Thailand's exquisite arts!

Chulalongkorn Art Centre

Showcasing various exhibitions by local and international artists throughout the year, this is one of the most progressive university centers that is worth dropping by if you're a culture lover!

Museum of Siam

Featuring interactive displays on the history and culture of Thailand, this is a place where even non-fans of museums can have a unique experience and fun!

Erawan Museum

Not only this museum is famous for its giant three-headed elephant statue, but also for its magnificent interior, fabulous displays of religious objects and a beautiful tropical garden!

The National Gallery Bangkok

The National Gallery Bangkok is not as upscale as other national galleries around the world, but the artworks of previous and present kings of Thailand and contemporary art exhibitions make it a good place to stop during your stay in Bangkok.

Thai Human Imagery Museum

Step outside Bangkok and visit this unique wax museum in Nakhon Pathom Province. Here, you'll be able to see life-like wax replicas of historic and cultural figures of Thailand including the Thai monarchs, famous Buddhist monks, artists, and even literary characters!

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