Museums & galleries in Bangkok

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The Bangkok National Museum
The Bangkok National Museum

The oldest and largest museum in Thailand, housing an extensive collection of Thai art and artifacts from the Neolithic era to the present day. Located in the historic center within the former Front Palace (Wang Na) of the 18th century, it perfectly complements a visit to the Grand Palace.

Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art

A leading private museum of contemporary Thai art in Bangkok. This spacious five-story venue houses over 800 works by 200 artists, reflecting the evolution of Thai culture from modernism to the present day.

Bangkok CityCity Gallery
Bangkok CityCity Gallery

A stylish contemporary gallery in Bangkok’s Sathorn district, known for bold exhibitions by emerging Thai artists, as well as video installations and performances.

The Jim Thompson House Museum
The Jim Thompson House Museum

A charming Thai house in central Bangkok, once home to American businessman Jim Thompson, the “King of Thai Silk.” Built in 1959 from traditional houses brought from Ayutthaya, it showcases a collection of art, antiques, and silk, creating the atmosphere of a tropical oasis in the heart of the city.

The Erawan Museum
The Erawan Museum

A grand architectural landmark in Samut Prakan, crowned by a 32-meter bronze statue of the three-headed mythical elephant Erawan carrying the god Indra.

National Gallery Bangkok
National Gallery Bangkok

An elegant gallery set in a colonial building of the former Royal Mint (Rama V era), showcasing masterpieces of Thai art from the 17th century to the present.

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

A dynamic contemporary art center where Thai and international artists present exhibitions, performances, and cultural events.

SAC Gallery
SAC Gallery

A private contemporary art gallery in Bangkok promoting emerging Thai and Southeast Asian artists through exhibitions, workshops, and art fairs.

The National Museum of Royal Barges
The National Museum of Royal Barges

A unique collection of grand ceremonial barges—symbols of Thai monarchy and master craftsmanship—housed in a spacious boathouse along the Chao Phraya River.

The Museum of Siam
The Museum of Siam

A modern interactive museum in Bangkok dedicated to the history, culture, and identity of Thailand.