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Within walking distance from the Grand Palace to the north across Sanam Luang, is one of the largest and comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. The National Museum houses over one thousand artifacts ranging from Neolithic times to the present Bangkok period. The complex, also founded in 1782, consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colorful Thai architectural design.
The Museum is open daily everyday from 09.00 – 16.00 hours except Monday, Tuesday and public holidays.
Admission fee is 20 Baht for Thais and 40 Baht for Foreigner. Guided tours are provided in the mornings at 09.30 – 12.00 a.m. as follows: from the ticket desk every Wednesday and Thursday. Leave a Comment Directions: Next to Thammasart University and The Grand Palace
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Once you've seen the Grand Palace and a few of the major temples, what to do next? A good option is to check out some Thai history at the National Museum. There's a good (if slightly sanitised) summary of this in the gallery closest to the ticket office. The rest of the galleries are full of interesting artefacts including several royal funeral chariots.
There's an entry fee of 50 baht and hours are 9am-4pm, although it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Leave a Comment Phone: 02-224-1333Directions: A short walk north along Sanam Luang from the Grand Palace. It's right next to Sanam Luang on the northwestern corner.Website: www.thailandmuseum.com
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The must place to begin if you 'd like to understand the history and art of Thailand. The National Museum have 3 permanent galleries ,there are The Thai History Gallery ,The Archaeological and Art History and The Decorative Arts and Ethnological Collection .Other exhibitions inside the museum including The Royal Funeral Chairots built for Royal cremation ceremonies,The Buddhaisawan Chapel, housed the Phra Buddha Sihing, an important Buddha image and the mural paintings as the oldest murals in Bangkok.
Service:
-Guided tours at the National Museum by National Museum Volunteer
In English and France every Wed & Thurs at 9.30 am.
In Japanese every Wed at 9.30 am.
In German every Thurs at 9.30 am
-Library
-Canteen
-Book shop
Entrance fee : 50 Baht
Open : 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Leave a Comment
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I think that You should start in Bangkok with a trip to the National Museum, here You can find many interesting things and teach a lot about the Thai culture.
It is well organized and You will find a lot of things to take pictures of. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a Tuk-tuk or a Taxi.
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The National Museum is housed in a former palace. The buildings themselves are worth a look. Inside is a collection of art and artifacts from Thai and SE Asia history. This site does not get as much attention as some, but no visit would be complete without it. Leave a Comment
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When we went here, i didn't see many tourists. This is a shame since this is a wonderful insight into Thai culture. It's not a huge museum or a modern one, but it has lots of beautiful things hidden behind it's gates.
Some of my favorites: musical instrument gallery, puppet gallery, and the funeral chariots. You have to see them. They are amazing! I wish i could take a picture of them. Pictures are not allowed in the museum. Leave a Comment Directions: Tha Phra Chan Very close to Wat Phra Kaew. Across from Sanam Luang park.Website: www.thailandmuseum.com
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" The National Museum "
It serves as a good place to learn about the full range of Thai culture, history,
and of the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life.
Many of the significant remains of the former capitals Sukhothai and Ayuthaya are displayed here,
and if you're planning to go to them, a visit here first should be rewarding.
Depending on your interest
A little further north on Na Phra That road is the National Museum. Nearby is the National Theater,
where genuinely authentic classical Thai dance and music can sometimes be seen, and the National Art Gallery
where contemporary and traditional Thai art is on show at in front of the grass field. Leave a Comment Directions: A little further north on Na Phra That road
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Name: National Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Close to: Thgammasat University and Wat Mahathat
City: Bangkok
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Last Visit: February 2009
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First Photo: The main Building
Second Photo: Statue outside the buildings
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Forth Photo: Another Building in the Museum Area
Fifth Photo: Statue outside the buildings Leave a Comment
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The National Museum is one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. There are collections of artifacts found in all parts of the country. Because the museum is slightly out of the way it is relatively untouristed for such a good museum.
6 buildings make up the National Museum. The first building, on the left as you come in past the entrance, is the Sivamokhapiman Hall. This contains the galleries of Thai history and prehistory. This includes perhaps the museum's star exhibit, the Inscription No. 1 from the Sukhothai era. Supposedly written by the great King Ramkhamhaeng himself, it is regarded as the Thailand's first work of literature. It describes the greatness and prosperity of the Sukhothai kingdom, and the benevolence of the King.
Opposite here is Buddhaisawan Chapel (sometimes known as Wat Buddhaisawan). It was built in 1787, shortly after the founding of Bangkok and contains a very revered Buddha image, the Phra Buddha Sihing. The story of this tells of it floating to Thailand from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), but it is generally thought to have originated in Sukhothai. Identical images are also found in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Chiang Mai. It remains unknown which one is the genuine original.
Entry to the museum is 40B. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 09.00am to 4.00pm, though tickets can only be bought until 3.30pm. Photography is not allowed. Leave a Comment Phone: (+662)224-1404,224-1333Directions: A short walk north along Sanam Luang from the Grand Palace.Website: www.thailandmuseum.com
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Unlike other national museums housed in imposing buildings, Thailand's has a more relaxed ambiance owing to its setting - a cluster of traditional buildings scattered around an expansive area of lush gardens and reflection ponds. Key highlights include the Buddhaisawan Chapel famous for its well-preserved murals, the Sivamokhaphiman Hall which houses prehistoric art collection and the History Gallery which takes visitors to a diorama tour from the Sukhothai period (13th century) to the Rattanakosin period (1782 onwards).
Given the massive collection, history and culture buffs need to allot at least three hours to fully enjoy the museum. Admission as of January 2008: 40 baht. Leave a Comment Directions: Beside the National Theater and Thammasat University in Bangkok's historical Rattanakosin district.Website: www.thailandmuseum.com
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