List of museums and art galleries in Bangkok

This is a list of notable museums, exhibitions, and in galleries Bangkok.

Name District Type Summary
Ananta Samakhom Throne HallDusitHistoric building
Baan SinlapinPhasi CharoenArt, TheaterThai art, performance art (puppetry)
Bang Khun Thien MuseumBang Khun ThianLocalLocal history, culture, farming
Bangkok Aquarium, Kasetsart UniversityChatuchakAquarium
Bangkok Art and Culture CentrePathum WanArtContemporary art
Bangkok Corrections MuseumPhra NakhonPrisonFormer prison depicting prison life in Thailand
Bangkok Doll MuseumRatchathewiToyFeatures over 400 Thai handmade dolls depicting Thai life and culture, as well as costumes from around the world
Bangkok Folk MuseumBang RakHistoryLifestyles of middle-class Bangkokians during World War II and its aftermath
Bangkok National MuseumPhra NakhonMultipleThai art and history
Bangkok Noi MuseumBangkok NoiLocalLocal history, culture
Bangkok PlanetariumKhlong ToeiScienceAstronomy
Bangkok University GalleryKhlong ToeiArtFocus is on more obscure and experimental multidisciplinary art
Bang Rak MuseumBang RakLocalPart of Bangkok Folk Museum
Bank of Thailand MuseumPhra NakhonNumismaticHistory of Thai currency and the Bank of Thailand
Benchamabopit National MuseumDusitReligiousBuddhist temple with displays of religious art about Buddha
Chamchuree Art GalleryPathum WanArtOperated by Chulalongkorn University, student art and works by rising artists
Gem and Jewelry MuseumBang RakGems, minerals, mining, jewelry
Grand PalacePhra NakhonReligiousincluding the Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
H GalleryBang RakArtContemporary art including paintings, photography and textiles from Thai and Asian artists[1]
Hall of Railway HeritageChatuchakRailwayHistory of trains, includes steam engines, train models, and miniature trains
Jim Thompson HousePathum WanHistoric houseComplex of old Thai buildings displaying historic styles and featuring a collection of Asian art and antiques
Kamthieng House MuseumWatthanaHistoric houseRun by the Siam Society under royal patronage, 160-year-old traditional teakwood house representing traditional Lan Na Thai way of life
King Prajadhipok MuseumPom Prap Sattru PhaiRoyal life
King Rama VI MuseumPhra NakhonMilitary history
M.R. Kukrit's HouseSathonHistoric houseHome of former Prime Minister of Thailand M R Kukrit Pramoj
Madame Tussauds BangkokPathum WanWaxWax museum[2]
Museum of Animal Parasitology Pathum Wan Animal Parasitology Old U-shape building, Faculty of Veterinary, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Buddhist ArtSuan LuangArt
Museum of Counterfeit GoodsYan NawaLaw enforcement
Museum of Geology Pathum Wan Geology Geology building, ground floor, Department of geology, Faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Human Body Pathum Wan Human Body The first Human Body Museum in Southeast Asia[3] operated by Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Imagery TechnologyPathum WanPhotographyDevelopment of cameras and photography, science and art of photography, operated by Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Natural History Pathum Wan Natural History Biology building 1, Second floor, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Thai Classical Music Pathum Wan Thai Classical Music Central Audio-Visual Education Center, 3rd floor, Mahathirarachanusorn building, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Thai Medicinal Herbs and Pharmaceutical History Pathum Wan Thai medicinal herbs and pharmaceutical history Osotsala Building, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chulalongkorn University
The Museum of SiamHistory
National Gallery of ThailandPhra NakhonArtClassical and contemporary arts of renowned Thai artists
National Museum of Royal BargesBangkok NoiMaritime
Patpong Museum Bang Rak History History of Patpong from early Chinese settlers to present day
Pediatric Surgery Museum Pathum Wan Pediatric Surgery Sirinthorn Building, ground floor, next to Pahurad lecture room, Chulalongkorn University
Phaya Thai Palace MuseumRatchathewiHistoric building
Plai Nern PalaceKhlong ToeiHistoric building
Prasart MuseumBang KapiArtPrivate museum with antiques from all Thai periods
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology CentreThawi WatthanaEthnographyRegional anthropology, archaeology, history, art history, culture, ceramics
Professor Kasin Suvatabhandhu Herbarium Pathum Wan Botany Botany building, 4th floor, department of botany, faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Queen Sirikit GalleryChatuchakArtWorks of acclaimed and young Thai artists
Rare Stone MuseumPathum Thani ProvinceNatural historyGems, minerals, fossils
Royal Elephant National MuseumDusitHistoryAlso known as Chang Ton National Museum. Exhibits about the history and role of the white elephant as a royal symbol.
Royal Thai Air Force MuseumDon MueangAerospaceAirplanes and aviation equipment used by the Royal Thai Air Force
Samphanthawong MuseumSamphanthawongEthnicHistory of early Chinese immigrants
Science Centre for EducationKhlong ToeiScienceHands-on interactive science and natural history exhibits
Silpakorn University Art GalleryPhra NakhonArtOperated by Silpakorn University, contemporary art
Silpa Bhirasri National MuseumPhra NakhonArtModern art
Siriraj Medical MuseumBangkok NoiMedicalHistory of modern medicine in Thailand, exhibits include anatomy, congenital disorders, forensic pathology, pathology, Thai traditional medicine, toxicology
Span's Cultural GalleryDon MueangArtArts centre with heritage of Thai and international folk costumes
Suan Dusit Art GalleryDusitArt
Suan Pakkad PalaceRatchathewiArtGroups of traditional Thai houses displaying antiquities, sculpture, musical instruments, decorative artifacts; includes the Marsi Gallery
Tadu Art GalleryArtThai contemporary art and culture
Tang's GalleryArtChinese contemporary art
Thai Art GalleryArtIn Siam Paragon
Thai Bank MuseumChatuchakEconomicsEvolution and development of the country's financial and banking systems
Thai Handicraft MuseumDusitArt
Thai Human Imagery MuseumHistoryIn Nakhon Pathom Province, fiberglass figures reflecting Thailand's history
Thai Labour MuseumHistoryHistory of the labour movement in Thailand
Thai Life Permanent Exhibition HallHistoryIn the Thailand Cultural Centre; history of the Thai people and different aspects of Thai culture
Thai Philatelic MuseumPhaya ThaiPhilatelyStamps and the postal system
Thavibu GalleryArtThai, Vietnamese, and Burmese contemporary art
Siam Ocean WorldNatural historyIn Siam Paragon, aquarium
Snail Museum of Thailand Pathum Wan Snail museum Second floor, room 218, Biology building (white building), faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Varadis PalaceHistoric house
Vimanmek PalaceDusitHistoric houseFormer royal palace of King Rama V, features mementos, photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and serves as a showcase of the Thai national heritage
Sombat Permpoon GalleryWatthana DistrictArt GalleryThe largest commercial art gallery in Thailand. Founded in 1979 is one of Thailand's leading collectors of Thailand's national artists.[4]
Rock Around Asia GalleryNovotel Hotel Suvarnabhumi AirportArt GallerySoutheast Asian art, contemporary art, khon masks, marbles, paintings, earthenware
Wajawittayawatt Museum Pathum Wan Dental machines and devices Wajawittayawatt Building, first floor, Faculty of Dentistry[5]

Defunct museums

See also

References
  1. "H Gallery". H Gallery. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  2. "Madam Tussauds". Madam Tussauds. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  3. "New Service Hours of Museum of Human Body: 10:00 – 16:30 on Weekdays". Retrieved 2016-09-22.
  4. http://www.sombatpermpoongallery.com
  5. "Wajawittayawatt Museum". Chulalongkorn University. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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