The 10 Best History Museums in Bangkok, Thailand

December 15, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
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1. Thawornwatthu Building

Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand +66 2 222 4867 http://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/Thawornwatthu-Building--2013
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Thawornwatthu Building

2. Patpong Museum

Bldg# 5 Patpong Soi 2, Bang Rak Opposite Foodland super market, right under the glass bridge., Bangkok 10500 Thailand +66 91 887 6829 [email protected] http://www.patpongmuseum.com/
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5.0 based on 157 reviews

Patpong Museum

And you thought Patpong was only about Go-Go bars and shopping? The mythos of this little street in Bangkok has developed over a hundred years, morphing from a rice paddy to the entertainment district of today, with its Go-Go bars, Ping Pong shows and ladyboys. The CIA set up shop there, and David Bowie as well as a lot of other celebrities explored these streets. The Patpong museum provides you with a rich, detailed view of the history, offering exhibits as well as multi-media, interactive games and re-enacted shows. History can and should be fun as well!

Reviewed By 838rods

Great history of how Patong was created and evolved. Andrea gave us a great tour with lots of interesting info. Highly recommended if you have seen enough ping pong balls fired at you.

3. Princess Mother Memorial Park

Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Rd. Khlong San District, Bangkok Thailand +66 2 437 7799 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Princess Mother Memorial Park

This park contains a full-scale model of the home of the Princess Mother as well as a history of the nearby Wat Anongkharam community.

4. Golden Teak Museum

Si Ayutthaya 21 Alley Thewarajkunchorn Woravihan Temple, Bangkok 10300 Thailand +66 2 628 9880
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Golden Teak Museum

5. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Exhibition

Thawon Watthu Building, Na Rhra That Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand (0)2 21 6830
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Exhibition

Reviewed By sirimas2016 - Bangkok, Thailand

This place brings you back in time to those good old days in the reign of King Rama V. It is located in the red building called Thawon Watthu Building which takes only few minutes walk from Grand Palace and there is no entrance fee. The building comprises of two sections which are King Rama V Memorial Exhibition and King Rama V Memorial Library. The Fine Arts Department registered it as the National Ancient Monument in 1977. The exhibition shows the work of King Rama V, one of the greatest Thai kings. More information on his works and way of life can be found in the library which contains books written by King Rama V, biographies and his works. Love the place and the wonderful architecture of this building!

6. Nitasrattanakosin

100 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon Bawon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand +66 2 621 0044 http://www.nitasrattanakosin.com/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Nitasrattanakosin

7. Baan Kudichin Museum

271 Soi Kudichin 3, Thetsaban Sai 1 Rd, Bangkok 10600 Thailand +66 81 772 5184 http://baankudichinmuseum.com
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Baan Kudichin Museum

Reviewed By laura_kss - Kuching, Malaysia

I enjoyed my afternoon spent in this charming little museum housed in a 100-year-old house. The museum was very personal, showcasing not only a section on early Portugese settlers in Bangkok, but the late owners personal belongings, stories and photos. The late owner appeared to be a kindred spirit; he kept everything (ticket stubs, NHS health records, air tickets, old architecture textbooks,) from his time studying in the UK, and I enjoyed poking through all the exhibits. The museum is privately owned and does not charge entrance fees. I highly recommend you have a bite to eat in the little cafe on the ground floor and buy some of their beautiful postcards. Going there is part of the whole adventure. Take BTS to Saphan Thaksin, then express boat line in direction Nonthaburi until station 7 and finally cross the river by ferry. The museum is located in a rabbit warren of narrow paths but there's clear signage. Other attractions in the area are 100-year-old bakeries that serve only one type of Portugese pastry, Santa Cruz church, a mosque and Hokkien Chinese temple, and a couple of Buddhist temples that were not your usual Thai temples. Kudichin is absolutely off the usual tourist path, an oasis of calm.

8. King Prajadhipok Museum

2 Lanluang Rd. Registered Heritage Building, Phanfalilat Bridge, Bangkok 10100 Thailand 662-2280-3413 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

King Prajadhipok Museum

Although this king ruled for only 10 years, his was the last reign of the absolute monarchy.

9. Ban Kao Lao Rueng - Charoen Chai Community

32 Soi Chareon Chai 23, Phlap Phla Chai Road Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 Thailand https://www.facebook.com/charoenchaichinatown
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Ban Kao Lao Rueng - Charoen Chai Community

10. Ban Bang Khen

104/58 Pahonyothin Rd, Bangkok Thailand +66 85 921 6666 http://www.facebook.com/pg/baanbangkhen
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Ban Bang Khen

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