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National
Museum
Located within walking distance of the Grand Palace,
the museum ground consists of an old palace and
several Thai-style buildings of architectural
beauty. Inside it houses Thailand's artistic treasures
from prehistoric to contemporary, making it a
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Royal
Barges Museum
Get closer to the charming dugouts and appreciate
their charming features.The eleborately crafted
royal barges to be used in royal ceremonial processions
are kept and exhibited in sheds on a tributary
of the Chao Phraya River. The most significant
and stunning one is the king's royal barge, Suphannahong
with a figurehead of the head of a mythical bird. |
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Thai
Human Imagery Museum
It is the first museum of fibreglass human images
of Thailand. The main sculptures feature famous
Buddhist monks of Thailand, the kings of the Chakri
dynasty, traditional Thai lifestyles and Thai children's
games. more about Human Imagery Museum. |
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King
Prajadhipok Museum
The neo-classic building constructed in 1906 serves
as the first monarchic museum that applies modern
technology. The museum exhibits a collection of
King Rama VII's personal belongings, photographs,
documents and biography of Thailand's first constitutional
monarch. |
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Museum of the 5th Festival of
Arts of the Kingdom
The splendid results of the 5th Festival of Arts
of the Kingdom held in late December 2007 has
led to the permanent exhibtion of the masterpieces
of Chitralada Arts and Crafts Centre under H.M.
the Queen's Royal Patronage. This museum is located
in The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. |
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The
Bank of Thailand Museum &
Bang Khunphrom Palace
This fine architecture, originally a royal residence
of Prince Baripatra has been turned to offices of
several organisations and finally become the Bank
of Thailand National Museum featuring the prince’s
life, the history of the central bank and Thai and
foreign currencies. |
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Museum of Siam
There are many things to see, read, listen to, think
about and do in the Museum of Siam. Recently opened
in 2008, it features modern, colourful presentations
that narrate the whole story about Thainess as well
as many intellectual interactive games. Museum of
Siam |
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Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, a brand new tourist attraction on the Rattanakosin Island, is an interactive self learning centre with state-of-the-art multimedia technologies giving information on history, arts and culture of the Rattanakosin era (since 1782). Each exhibition room represents a part of the grandeur of Rattanakosin. |
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The
Erawan Museum
The most astonishing landmark of Samut Prakan
Province is perhaps the Erawan Museum. Hidden
underneath the colossal three-headed elephant
statue (250 tons in weight, 20 metres high
and 39 metres long) standing on the pink pedestal
is a 3-storey museum housing numerous priceless
antiques and religious objects. |
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The
Queen's Gallery
Established in response to the gracious wish of
HM Queen Sirikit, The Queen's Gallery is a permanent
home to the exhibition of a wide range of Thai visual
arts especially paintings and sculptures. Visitors
can enjoy shopping for souvenirs designed by leading
Thai artists, etc. |
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National
Art Gallery
Located in the old royal mint recognised as one
of the most beautiful buildings in Thailand, the
National Art Gallery exhibits both classical and
contemporary arts of renowned Thai artists. His
Majesty King Bhumibol's oil paintings are also displayed
here. National Art Gallery |
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Bangkok
Art & Culture
Centre
A wide variety of art works including Tha i and
international contemporary art is displayed in
the dark cylindrical building that can protect
the art works from Bangkok's bright day light.
In addition, an art market is regularly held here
every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bangkok Art & Culture
Centre |
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