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IN BANGKOK
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National Museum (Tel: 224-1333)
Within the walking distance of the Grand Palace is one of the
largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Bangkok's
National Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts found
in all parts of the country ranging from Neolithic times, Sukhothai,
Ayutthaya to the Bangkok period. The complex, once used as a
palace, consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colourful
Thai architectural design.
Guided tours in English, French, German, and Japanese are provided
to visitors on certain days of the week.
It is open everyday, except Mondays, Tuesdays, and annual holidays,
from 9.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 40 Baht per person.
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Rare Stone Museum (Tel: 236-5666, 236-5655, 236-5712)
Located on Charoenkrung Road between Soi 26 and Soi 28 Bang
Rak, this museum features thousands of queer stones found in
Thailand and various countries as well as displays collections
of ashtrays and cigarette labels.
It is open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission fee is 100 Baht
per person.
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National Gallery Museum (Tel: 281-2224)
This museum, located on Chao Fa Road opposite the National Museum,
exhibits traditional and contemporary works of art created by
Thai artists.
It is open to the public everyday except Mondays, Tuesdays,
and public holidays from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is
30 Baht.
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Philatelic Museum (Tel:27l-2439) .
The museum is on the 1st floor of the Metropolitan Postal Bureau
behind Sam Sen Nai Post Office, Saphan Khwai area. Thai and
foreign stamps of the past are on display. The collections of
post books in both Thai and foreign languages are available
at the library. Stamps and accessories for stamp collection
are on sale.
It is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
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Royal Barge National Museum (Tel: 424-0004)
Thailand's ornately carved and decorated Royal Barges are displayed
in boatsheds on Khiong (Canal) Bangkok Noi, just off the Chao
Phraya River near Phra Pin Klao Bridge on the Thon Buri side.
The barges are used on royal occasions and formerly served as
war vessels.
The shed is open everyday from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 30 Baht.
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Suan Pakkard Palace (Tel: 245-4934)
Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, this complex of five Thai-style
houses occupies a beautiful garden and houses an important collection
of Asian antiques. A lacquer pavilion is decorated with sumptuous
late Ayutthaya period gold leaf mural. There is also a Khon
Museum where masks and costumes of the classical play are on
display.
It is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 100
Baht.
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Vimamnek Mansion Museum (Tel: 281-1569, 281-1518, 281-6880)
Located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road,
this is the world's largest golden teak building. The 3-storey
royal mansion contains 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing
fin de siecle royal memorabilia. A guided tour is provided to
visitors.
Other buildings in the same compound also display various items
and art objects; for example, RM. King Bhumibol's photography,
H.M. Queen Sirikit's collection of handicraft masterpieces created
by rural people, paraphernalia of rank and portraits, old clocks,
ancient cloth, and royal carriages.
The compound is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 50 Baht.
Thai dancing shows are performed at 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
Proper attire is required.
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Museum of Imagery Technology (Tel: 218-5583)
The first camera and photograph museum established in Thailand
and Asia, is located at the same building as the Faculty of
Science, Chulalongkorn University on Phaya Thai Road. Historic
photographs and imaging equipment, as well as its technological
evolution are collected and displayed. Modern photographic arts,
techniques and printing technology are also exhibited.
The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m. Admission
fee is 100 Baht.
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Bangkok Doll Museum (Tel: 245-3008)
Located on Soi Ratchataphan, off Ratchaprarop
Road, this exhibits Thai dolls made by a local factory.
The museum is open daily, except Sundays, from 8.00 a.m. until
5.00 p.m.
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Hall of Railway Heritage (Tel: 243-2037-9)
This is a train museum where steam engines, train models, and
miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world
railway systems. It is located on the western side of Chatuchak
Park adjacent to Kamphaeng Phet Road. It is open to the public
only on Sundays from 5.00-12.00 a.m.
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Prasart Museum (Tel: 379-3601, 379-3607)
This museums location is 9 Soi 4 A, Krungthep Kritha Road of
Srinakarintara Road, Bang Kapi, Bangkok. It houses a vast collection
of artifacts from the prehistoric to Bangkok periods. The imitation
of some beautiful Thai architecture is scattered within the
museum complex.
Prasart Museum is open everyday except Mondays from 10.30 a.m.-3.00
p.m. Admission fee is 500 Baht each. Please contact the museum
prior to a visit.
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Thai Human Imagery Museum (Tel (034) 332109, 332607, 332061)
Located at Km.31 Borom Ratchonnani Road on the way to Nakhon
Pathom, the museum houses life-like sculptures created by a
group of Thai artists after 10 years of their intensive study
and hard work. These breathtaking human figures with various
characteristics and the replicas of important people are displayed
in many sections such as the Great Buddhist Monks, Former Kings
of the Chakri Dynasty, and One Side of Thai Life.
The museum is open to the public from 9.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission
fee is 200 Baht.
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Jim Thomson's Thai House (Tel: 216-7368, 612-3744, 215-0122)
This collection of traditional Thai-style houses, fashioned
into one dwelling, belongs to the man who helped restore the
Thai silk industry after World War II, and, today, preserved
as a museum, contains a priceless collection of Asian objects
art. The canal side museum is located in Soi Kasemsan 2 on Rama
I Road opposite the National Stadium.
It is open Monday-Saturday, 9.00 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Admission
is 100 Baht.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Center (Tel: 880-9429)
This center is located on Borom Ratchonnani Road beyond the
Southern Bus Terminal. It is a national, institution responsible
for systematic gathering processing and servicing of anthropological
data scattered throughout the country. A variety of exhibitions
on Social and Cultural Development in Thailand, Ethno-Archaeology,
Thai Ceramic Collections, as well as the Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn Biography can be viewed.
It is open daily except Mondays.
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The Khamthieng House (Tel: 661-6470-7)
Located in the garden of the Siam Society on Sukhumvit Soi 21
(Asoke), this 200-year-old northern Thai-style house contains
a collection of traditional implements used by Thai farmers.
It is open daily except Sundays and Mondays from 9.00 a.m.-5.00
p.m. Admission fee is 100 Baht.
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Science Center for education (Tel: 392-1773, 392-5951-9)
Situated next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekarnai) on Sukhumvit
Road, this is an exhibition center on a variety of scientific
knowledge including astronomy, communication technology, and
biology. Visitors can also enjoy seeing an interesting aquarium,
a computer world, a planetarium, as well other devices created
for fun and education.
The museum is open daily except Mondays and public holidays
from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Admission fee is 30 Baht for adults
and 15 Baht for children.
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Thai Life Permanent Exhibition Hall (Tel 247-0028 ext. 154,
167)
Located in the Thailand Cultural Centre on Ratchadaphisek Road,
this is a venue for displaying the history of the Thai people
and different aspects of Thai culture, as developed from pre-historic
times up to the present. The exhibition is presented under five
topics: The Evolution of the Thai Nation, Rice and Thai Way
of Life, Thai Language and Literature, Thailand and the World,
and Important Achievements and Events in Thai Society.
It is open Monday Friday 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Ancient City (Tel: 224-1057, 226-1936)
This is the worlds largest outdoor museum which consists of
gigantic sized replicas of famous buildings, monuments, and
temples found in all parts of Thailand. Visitors can travel
around by private car in the area of 280 acres, which is approximately
the geographic shape of Thailand. The Ancient City is located
at Km. 33 on Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan Province.
The compound is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 50 Baht per person.
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