:: MUSEUMS

Rare Stone Museum Located on Charoenkrung Road between Soi 26 and Soi 28 in Bang Rak area, the museum features thousands of queer stones found in Thailand and various countries as well as displays collections of ashtrays and cigarette labels.

Open: Daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: 100 baht
Tel: 0-2236-5666, 0-2236-5655, 0-2236-5712

Royal Barge National Museum Thailand's ornately carved and decorated Royal Barges are displayed in boatsheds on Khlong (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.

Open: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: 30 baht
Tel: 0-2424-0004

Royal Thai Army Museum The Royal Thai Army has the pleasure to invite you to join us in our effort to promote Thailand tourism industry. Visit our Headquarters and be a witness to a spectacular Changing of the Cavalry Guards procedure in full uniform. Children will have a chance to closely inspect tanks and other amoured vehicles on display.

Visitors will be able to visit the Royal Thai Army Museum to learn about the history of the Royal Thai Army as well as view various weapons, military insignia and uniforms which were used in the past. And for your enjoyment, the Royal Thai Army Band will provide beautiful music throughout the event. We guarantee that it will be an exceptional and memorable experience for all.

Please join us at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road (opposite Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium)

Open:  Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  
Admission: free

Science Centre for Education Situated next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) on Sukhumvit Road, this is an exhibition centre on a variety of scientific knowledge. Among the attractions are a planetarium, an aquarium as well as permanent exhibitions of sports science, communication technology and natural environment.

Open: Exhibition: Tue to Sun (except public holidays) from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Planetariam: 1-hour shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Additional shows on Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Admission: Exhibition and Planetariam- Adult 30 baht, Child 15 baht
Tel: 0-2392-1773, 0-2392-5951-9

Suan Pakkad Palace Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, this complex of five Thai-style houses has an important colloction of Asian antiques. An exquisite 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.

Open: Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: 100 baht
Tel: 0-2245-4934

Thai Human Imagery Museum 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. 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.

Open: Weekdays from 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Holidays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: 200 baht.
Tel: 0-3433-2109, 0-3433-2607, 0-3433-2061

Thai Life Permanent Exhibition Hall 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.

Open: Mon to Sat from 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tel: 0-2247-0028 ext. 154, 167

The State Railway Hall of Fame 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.

Open: Every Sunday from 5 to12 a.m.
Admission: Free
Tel: 0-2243-2037-9

Vimanmek Mansion Museum This is the world's largest golden teak building located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road. The three-storey royal mansion has 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia. A guided tour in English is provided to visitors.

Other beautiful buildings in the same compound display various items and art objects; for example, H.M. 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.

Open: Daily from 9.30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thai dancing shows: Daily at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Admission:  100 baht

Proper attire is required
Tel: 0 2628 6300-9