9 Best Museums in Bangkok you MUST visit on your next trip

1.        Samut Prakan Ancient City (Ancient Siam) - one of the oldest settlements in Thailand, which existed during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, massive collection of replicas showcasing life during the Siam era, one of the largest open-air museums, it’s better to come early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat - website

2.        Bangkok Art and Culture Centre - learn about Thai art and culture at the same time, spacious building, exhibits contemporary Thai art and cultural items such as paintings, statues, and modern art, performance venue for local artists, cafe, bookshop, and a library on-site - website

3.        Jim Thompson House Museum - American architect from the early 1900s, involved in collecting arts and architecture during his life in Thailand, filled with his art collections, such as paintings, antiques, and the best quality silk products - website

4.        Museum Siam - learn more about Thailand’s history, interactive exhibition, audio guide, available in various languages, locker room - website

5.        Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - non-government museum showcasing Thai art from local artists and international contemporary art, check MOCA’s website to see if any specific exhibitions are going on, more permanent displays are related to Buddhism in Thailand and Thai culture, folklore, and art - website

6.        Madame Tussauds Bangkok - displays celebrities’ wax statues and local and international political figures such as Soekarno, Obama, and PM Narendra Mod, 4D movies available, ticket is pricey, but it’s a combo for the Sea Life Museum - website

7.        National Museum Bangkok - Siamese treasures and valuable relics, In 1874, King Chulalongkorn built this museum to showcase his father, King Mongkut’s royal collections, features Neolithic and traditional Thai art pieces -website

8.        Bangkokain Museum - learn more about life as an upper-class family in Bangkok in the early 1900s, massive collection of artifacts, family photos, and items the family used while living in this house, garden around the museum – Facebook

9.        The National Gallery - showcasing Thai art and culture, housed in a former palace, features a large collection of traditional and contemporary Thai artwork, such as paintings, sculptures, and installations, range of special exhibitions and events throughout the year - website