List of museums and art galleries in Bangkok

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

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NameDistrictTypeSummary
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Dusit Historic building
Baan Sinlapin Phasi Charoen Art, TheaterThai art, performance art (puppetry)
Bang Khun Thien Museum Bang Khun Thian LocalLocal history, culture, farming
Bangkok Aquarium, Kasetsart University Chatuchak Aquarium
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathum Wan ArtContemporary art
Bangkok Corrections Museum Phra Nakhon PrisonFormer prison depicting prison life in Thailand
Bangkok Doll Museum Ratchathewi ToyFeatures over 400 Thai handmade dolls depicting Thai life and culture, as well as costumes from around the world
Bangkok Folk Museum Bang Rak HistoryLifestyles of middle-class Bangkokians during World War II and its aftermath
Bangkok Kunsthalle Pom Prap Sattru Phai ArtThai and international contemporary art
Bangkok National Museum Phra Nakhon MultipleThai art and history
Bangkok Noi Museum Bangkok Noi LocalLocal history, culture
Bangkok Planetarium Khlong Toei ScienceAstronomy
Bangkok University Gallery Khlong Toei ArtFocus is on more obscure and experimental multidisciplinary art
Bang Rak Museum Bang Rak LocalPart of Bangkok Folk Museum
Bank of Thailand Museum Phra Nakhon NumismaticHistory of Thai currency and the Bank of Thailand
Benchamabopit National Museum Dusit ReligiousBuddhist temple with displays of religious art about Buddha
Chamchuree Art Gallery Pathum Wan ArtOperated by Chulalongkorn University, student art and works by rising artists
Gem and Jewelry Museum Bang Rak Gems, minerals, mining, jewelry
Grand Palace Phra Nakhon Religiousincluding the Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
H Gallery Bang Rak ArtContemporary art including paintings, photography and textiles from Thai and Asian artists [1]
Hall of Railway Heritage Chatuchak RailwayHistory of trains, includes steam engines, train models, and miniature trains
Jim Thompson House Pathum Wan Historic houseComplex of old Thai buildings displaying historic styles and featuring a collection of Asian art and antiques
Kamthieng House Museum Watthana Historic houseRun by the Siam Society under royal patronage, 160-year-old traditional teakwood house representing traditional Lan Na Thai way of life
King Prajadhipok Museum Pom Prap Sattru Phai Royal life
King Rama VI Museum Phra Nakhon Military history
M.R. Kukrit's House Sathon Historic houseHome of former Prime Minister of Thailand M R Kukrit Pramoj
Madame Tussauds Bangkok Pathum Wan WaxWax museum [2]
Museum of Animal Parasitology Pathum Wan Animal ParasitologyOld U-shape building, Faculty of Veterinary, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Buddhist Art Suan Luang Art
Museum of Counterfeit Goods Yan Nawa Law enforcement
Museum of Geology Pathum Wan GeologyGeology building, ground floor, Department of geology, Faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Human Body Pathum Wan Human BodyThe first Human Body Museum in Southeast Asia [3] operated by Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Imagery Technology Pathum Wan PhotographyDevelopment of cameras and photography, science and art of photography, operated by Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Natural History Pathum Wan Natural HistoryBiology building 1, Second floor, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Museum of Thai Classical Music Pathum Wan Thai Classical MusicCentral 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 historyOsotsala Building, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chulalongkorn University
The Museum of Siam History
Nai Lert Park Heritage Home Pathum Wan Historic buildingHistoric home of Nai Lert
National Gallery of Thailand Phra Nakhon ArtClassical and contemporary arts of renowned Thai artists
National Museum of Royal Barges Bangkok Noi Maritime
Patpong Museum Bang Rak HistoryHistory of Patpong from early Chinese settlers to present day
Pediatric Surgery Museum Pathum Wan Pediatric SurgerySirinthorn Building, ground floor, next to Pahurad lecture room, Chulalongkorn University
Phaya Thai Palace Museum Ratchathewi Historic building
Plai Nern Palace Khlong Toei Historic building
Prasart Museum Bang Kapi ArtPrivate museum with antiques from all Thai periods
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre Thawi Watthana EthnographyRegional anthropology, archaeology, history, art history, culture, ceramics
Professor Kasin Suvatabhandhu Herbarium Pathum Wan BotanyBotany building, 4th floor, department of botany, faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Queen Sirikit Gallery Chatuchak ArtWorks of acclaimed and young Thai artists
Rare Stone Museum Pathum Thani Province Natural historyGems, minerals, fossils
Royal Elephant National Museum Dusit HistoryAlso known as Chang Ton National Museum. Exhibits about the history and role of the white elephant as a royal symbol.
Royal Thai Air Force Museum Don Mueang AerospaceAirplanes and aviation equipment used by the Royal Thai Air Force
Samphanthawong Museum Samphanthawong EthnicHistory of early Chinese immigrants
Science Centre for Education Khlong Toei ScienceHands-on interactive science and natural history exhibits
Silpakorn University Art Gallery Phra Nakhon ArtOperated by Silpakorn University, contemporary art
Silpa Bhirasri National Museum Phra Nakhon ArtModern art
Siriraj Medical Museum Bangkok Noi MedicalHistory of modern medicine in Thailand, exhibits include anatomy, congenital disorders, forensic pathology, pathology, Thai traditional medicine, toxicology
Span's Cultural Gallery Don Mueang ArtArts centre with heritage of Thai and international folk costumes
Suan Dusit Art Gallery Dusit Art
Suan Pakkad Palace Ratchathewi ArtGroups of traditional Thai houses displaying antiquities, sculpture, musical instruments, decorative artifacts; includes the Marsi Gallery
Tadu Art Gallery ArtThai contemporary art and culture
Tang's Gallery ArtChinese and international contemporary art
Thai Art Gallery ArtIn Siam Paragon
Thai Bank Museum Chatuchak EconomicsEvolution and development of the country's financial and banking systems
Thai Flag Museum History
Thai Handicraft Museum Dusit Art
Thai Human Imagery Museum HistoryIn Nakhon Pathom Province, fiberglass figures reflecting Thailand's history
Thai Labour Museum HistoryHistory of the labour movement in Thailand
Thai Life Permanent Exhibition Hall HistoryIn the Thailand Cultural Centre; history of the Thai people and different aspects of Thai culture
Thai Philatelic Museum Phaya Thai Philately Stamps and the postal system
Thavibu Gallery ArtThai, Vietnamese, and Burmese contemporary art
Siam Ocean World Natural historyIn Siam Paragon, aquarium
Snail Museum of Thailand Pathum Wan Snail museumSecond floor, room 218, Biology building (white building), faculty of science, Chulalongkorn University
Varadis Palace Historic house
Vimanmek Palace Dusit Historic 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 Gallery Watthana Art 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 Gallery Novotel Hotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Art GallerySoutheast Asian art, contemporary art, khon masks, marbles, paintings, earthenware
Wajawittayawatt Museum Pathum Wan Dental machines and devicesWajawittayawatt Building, first floor, Faculty of Dentistry [5]
West Eden Gallery Watthana Art GalleryContemporary Art
Richard Koh Gallery Watthana Art GalleryContemporary South East Asian Art
SAC Gallery Watthana Art GalleryContemporary South East Asian Art
Bangkok CityCity Sathorn Art GalleryContemporary Thai Art
La Lanta Fine Art Yan Nawa Art GalleryContemporary Art
Nova Contemporary Pathum Wan Art GalleryContemporary Art

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. "Home". sombatpermpoongallery.com.
  5. "Wajawittayawatt Museum". Chulalongkorn University. Retrieved 1 October 2017.