The National Museum

The National Museum was established in 1926 in the reign of King Rama VII. It is located on Na Phrathat Road next to Thammasat University. It houses Thailand's artistic treasures from prehistoric to contemporary.National Museum Bangkok currently houses three permanent exhibition galleries: 1. The Thai History 2. The Archaeological and Art History Collections which are divided in two parts:-- The Prehistory Gallery -- The Art History Gallery3. The Decorative Arts and Ethnological CollectionThe collection contains a variety of artistic and cultural exhibits such as gold treasures and precious stones, mother of pearl inlay, carved ivory, old weapons and musical instruments, costumes and textiles, and old royal transportation.Address: Na Phrathat Road, Phra Borommaharatchawang, Phra Nakhon, BangkokBus: 3 6 9 15 19 30 32 33 39 43 47 53 59 60 65 70 80 82 91 123 201 203Air-con Bus:1 8 25 Sai 38 39 82 506 507 512Opening Hours: Wed-Sun 9 am-4 pmClosed: Mon Tue Public Hols.Admission Fee: Thai 20 Bht Foreigner 100 Bht