Bangkok National Museum: A Collection of Thai Heritage

The Bangkok National Museum is the largest and most important museum in Thailand. Originally, it was the Front Palace before being converted into a museum during the reign of King Rama V. The museum houses significant artifacts, antiques, and Buddha images from across the country, spanning from the prehistoric era to the Rattanakosin period. Highlights include the Siwamokhaphiman Hall, which displays ancient Buddha images, and the Phutthaisawan Hall, which enshrines the Phra Buddha Sihing, one of Thailand's most sacred Buddha images. Highlights of the place: - Phutthaisawan Hall and Phra Buddha Sihing - Artifacts and antiques from various eras - Siwamokhaphiman Hall, a collection of ancient Buddha images Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday 09:00 - 16:00 (Closed on Monday and Tuesday) Entrance fee: Thai nationals 30 THB / Foreigners 200 THB How to get there: - MRT: Get off at Sanam Chai Station, then take a tuk-tuk or taxi - Chao Phraya Express Boat: Get off at Maharaj Pier/Phra Chan Pier and walk for about 5 minutes