The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall houses a permanent exhibition detailing the history, art, and culture of old city Rattanakosin. It deals with the history of Bangkok from 1782 up to the present day. You can enjoy 4D multimedia presentation of the Rattanakosin era and find a near-perfect model of the Grand Palace. There’s also an animation that depicts about the legend of Emerald Buddha and a 360-degree theater where you can learn about the Grand Palace and the performing arts of Thailand.
Open: Tuesday-Sunday from 09.00 am to 05.00 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 621 0044
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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre includes cafes, commercial art galleries, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library.
Open: Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 214 6630
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The house is a combination of 6 traditional Thai-style teak-wooden houses, that were purchased from several owners from various parts of Thailand, and brought to the present location. In addition, there are displays of antique, artifacts and collection of Contemporary arts, predominantly of Asian-origin art works.
Open: Daily from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 216 7368
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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Built in 1782, and served as the home of Thai Kings and the Royal court for 150 years, The Grand Palace continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail. Wat Pra Kaew enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), a sacred Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of emerald.
Open: Daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 623 5500
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The Erawan Shrine is a serene place of pilgrimage for many Asian travellers. Here visitors are invited to pay their respects to the shrine of Brahma, and make a wish for health, wealth and long life. The shrine is 5 minutes walk from BTS skytrain Chidlom or Siam station.
Open: Daily from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm
Phone: +66 (0)2 252 8750
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