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    Bangkok Museums
    Bangkok Museums
    Bangkok Museums
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    Bangkok Museums

    By Michael Holland

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    Museums probably don't rank high on most people's list of tourist sights in Bangkok, but the truth is the city has many interesting museums and historic buildings, and it seems like a new one is opening every few months. Many museums are not primarily targeted at foreign visitors, but they're generally still tourist friendly. Many of these places are the result of Thais' own recognition that they need to collect and preserve the artifacts that help people understand their own heritage. Thus, these museums make excellent places to gain a deeper understanding of Thai culture.

    There are, according to some, as many as 100 museums in Bangkok. Some of these are too esoteric, too run down, or just too difficult to see or get to for inclusion in this guide. For this first edition of the Bangkok Museums guide I have selected 22 of the most interesting and easy-to-get-to museums and palaces around Bangkok. The book is organized roughly by location, starting with the places of interest in the center of the old city, around the Grand Palace, and moving outward from there.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Holland
    Release dateJan 24, 2013
    ISBN9781301018079
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    Michael Holland

    Bangkok-based travel writer working throughout Southeast Asia.

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      Bangkok Museums - Michael Holland

      Bangkok Museums

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      The Royal Palace Area Museums

      National Museum

      Admission Fee

      Getting There

      Thailand National Gallery

      Hours and Admission Fee

      Getting to the National Gallery

      Silpakorn University Gallery - Tha Phra Palace

      Operating Hours

      Getting There

      Museum of Siam Discovery

      Getting There and Getting In

      Golden Mount Area Museums

      Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

      The Queen's Gallery

      King Prajadhipok Museum

      The Museum Building

      The Exhibition

      Admission & Hours

      Getting There

      Bang Khun Phrom Palace (Bank of Thailand)

      Vimanmek Mansion

      Admission Fee

      Important Notes

      Getting There

      Vimanmek Mansion Historical Background

      Vimanmek's Resurrection

      Map of Vimanmek Mansion

      Vimanmek Mansion - The Palace Building

      Photography Exhibits of His Majesty King Bhumibol

      Puang Soi Sa-Ang

      Krom Luang Vorased Thasuda

      Orathai Thep Kanya

      Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall

      Exhibition Honoring the Queen's SUPPORT Foundation

      Royal Elephant Museum

      Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall Arts of the Kingdom Exhibit

      Museum of Floral Culture

      Siam Square Area Museums

      Bangkok Art and Culture Center

      Getting to the Bangkok Art and Culture Center

      The Jim Thompson Thai House

      Getting to the Jim Thompson Thai House & Getting In

      Royal Barges Museum

      Admission Fee

      Getting There

      The Princess Mother

      The Princess Mother Memorial Park

      Getting There

      Chinatown Museum & Temple of the Golden Buddha

      Admission Fee

      Getting There

      M.R. Kukrit Heritage House

      Getting There and Getting In

      Neilson Hays Library

      Nonthaburi Museum

      Phayathai Palace

      Operating Hours

      Getting There

      Suan Pakkad Palace

      Getting There

      Thailand Creative & Design Center

      Bangkokian Museum

      Getting Around

      Taxi

      Skytrain & Subway

      Chaophraya Express Boat

      Tuk-Tuk

      Safety & Security

      Master Index

      Alphabetic Index

      Introduction

      Museums probably don't rank high on most people's list of tourist sights in Bangkok, but the truth is the city has many interesting museums and historic buildings, and it seems like a new one is opening every few months. Many museums are not primarily targeted at foreign visitors, but they're generally still tourist friendly. Many of these places are the result of Thais' own recognition that they need to collect and preserve the artifacts that

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