About Bangkok National Museum
The Bangkok National Museum was founded by King Rama V in 1874 inside the Wang Na, the palace of the second king. Its compound includes traditional Thai pavilions and the Buddhaisawan Chapel with its 18th-century murals.
Galleries cover Thai history from prehistoric Ban Chiang through the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok periods, alongside galleries of Khmer, Mon, and Indian art.
Collections & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
You've just explored one of humanity's greatest collections of beauty. Art has the power to move us, inspire us, and change how we see the world. But millions of people will never see beauty like this — not because the art isn't there, but because they can't see at all.
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