{"id":17838,"date":"2023-06-29T06:46:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/?p=17838"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:40:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T13:40:24","slug":"what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the top museums in Bangkok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#Here_are_some_of_the_top_museums_in_Bangkok\" >Here are some of the top museums in Bangkok:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#1_The_National_Museum\" >1. The National Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#2_Bangkok_Art_and_Culture_Centre_BACC\" >2. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#3_Jim_Thompson_House\" >3. Jim Thompson House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#4_Museum_of_Siam\" >4. Museum of Siam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#5_Bangkok_National_Museum_of_Royal_Barges\" >5. Bangkok National Museum of Royal Barges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#6_Siriraj_Medical_Museum\" >6. Siriraj Medical Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#7_Bangkokian_Museum\" >7. Bangkokian Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#8_Erawan_Museum\" >8. Erawan Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#9_Rattanakosin_Exhibition_Hall\" >9. Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-museums-in-bangkok\/#10_Museum_of_Buddhist_Art\" >10. Museum of Buddhist Art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sddefault-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17840\" width=\"840\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sddefault-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sddefault-1-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangkok is home to a diverse range of museums that showcase the city&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, history, and art. Bangkok\u2019s museums provide insight into Thai culture and its unique heritage. Often overlooked, they are relatively inexpensive and should be placed in any traveler\u2019s itinerary, especially the National Museum, but there are other unique institutions that may be of interest. Some of them are traditional homes that now stand as examples of local architecture, displaying artifacts of cultural or historical significance, like the Jim Thompson House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_of_the_top_museums_in_Bangkok\"><\/span>Here are some of the top museums in Bangkok:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_National_Museum\"><\/span>1. The National Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"894\" data-id=\"17841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/National-Museum-of-India-New-Delhi.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17841\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bangkok National Museum displays Thailand\u2019s largest collection of local art and artifacts. Founded by King Rama V, the museum occupies the former 18th-century Wang Na Palace in Phra Nakhon. It\u2019s within walking distance of Wat Phra Kaew and The Grand Palace, so you can easily combine a day trip to these spots while in Bangkok. Exhibits are arranged into 3 areas consistent with Thai history, with good English descriptions available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bangkok_Art_and_Culture_Centre_BACC\"><\/span>2. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BKK_Art_and_Culture_Centre_II-1-850x607.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many compare this culture center to the New York Guggenheim. It is exquisitely built with a central atrium that is surrounded by nine floors. The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a popular hangout for students and young people. The museum is filled with creative arts and is home to a very large assortment of pieces from Thai artists as well as artists from around the world. Art mediums include paintings, photographs, sculptures, and modern art. One of the best things about this museum is that they host movie screenings, musical performances, and kids\u2019 programs. Admission is free and some of the exhibits even offer free guided tours so you do not miss a thing while here. Drop by the small shops found on each of the nine levels for souvenirs and gift ideas such as postcards, jewelry, and small drawings, paintings, or sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Jim_Thompson_House\"><\/span>3. Jim Thompson House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"17843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/n3EGJ-5DECC555-091B-494A-AF49-10D78D3F87DC.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17843\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Thompson House is the former home of the late James H.W. Thompson, an American businessman who dedicated over 30 years of his life to reviving Thai silk in the 1950s. The lovely garden-enclosed compound sits on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal and houses 6 traditional Thai teakwood houses transported from Ayutthaya and Ban Krua Silk Village. It\u2019s a museum and art center showcasing Thompson\u2019s collection of Asian antiques and Thai silk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Museum_of_Siam\"><\/span>4. Museum of Siam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Museum_Siam_III-850x478.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of Siam occupies a very large neoclassical house near Wat Pho. It\u2019s definitely not the usual display of historical artifacts and dusty mannequins you\u2019d expect to find in such an antique building \u2013 wooden stairs, ceramic tiles, and old-fashioned columns contrast with resolutely modern art. From room to room, &#8216;The Roong&#8217; transports you through all things Thai, from the very beginning of Ayutthaya to the daily life and highlights of Thai history, wars, Buddhism, and finally the rapid entry into the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bangkok_National_Museum_of_Royal_Barges\"><\/span>5. Bangkok National Museum of Royal Barges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" data-id=\"17845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/royal-barges-museum-l.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/royal-barges-museum-l.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/royal-barges-museum-l-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bangkok National Museum or the Royal Museum is the first museum in Thailand built in 1887 and located in Boworn Sathan Mongkol Mansion or Wang Na (Front Palace) in the Phra Nakhon district. It is a museum of History, art, archaeology, and ethnology. The exhibitions are organized in 4 categories which are Thai national history, art history and archaeology, Thai minor arts and ethnology, and Wang Na ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Siriraj_Medical_Museum\"><\/span>6. Siriraj Medical Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/32872900713_e2e2d0b3e5_k.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17846\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Siriraj Medical Museum, also known as the Museum of Death, is one of the museums located within the Siriraj Hospital complex in Bangkok, Thailand. This particular museum is famous for its collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, providing a unique and educational experience for visitors. The Museum of Death is divided into several sections, each showcasing different aspects of medical science and pathology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bangkokian_Museum\"><\/span>7. Bangkokian Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"17847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_4029-850x638.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bangkokian Museum is a simple, discreet museum in Bangrak but the charm is in the pleasure of discovering this small frozen-in-time gem. The complex, sometimes called &#8216;Bangkok Folk Museum&#8217;, consists mostly of 2 beautifully preserved wooden houses dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s. You can get in for free by writing down your name on the museum\u2019s guestbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Erawan_Museum\"><\/span>8. Erawan Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P03001345_1-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your journey at The Erawan Museum Bangkok by walking around its many interesting areas where you\u2019ll have the chance to explore plenty of valuable historical exhibitions. At the museum, you will find significant exhibits that go back to various eras of history. There are some treasured artifacts that are from ancient history like stone tools, pottery vessels, metal objects such as weapons, and items of personal adornment. Afterward, it will be a great choice to swing by the section of the museum that\u2019s allocated to highlighting and explaining the renowned history of the country through a collection of interesting exhibits. And to get even further into the culture of the ancient residents, we advise you to check out the handicraft section where you\u2019ll have the opportunity to find a number collection of wonderful handicraft works such as clay pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Rattanakosin_Exhibition_Hall\"><\/span>9. Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"17849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501-850x568.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/P1090501.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is dedicated to the history of Bangkok&#8217;s royal city, locally known as Rattanakosin Island. Through 9 display rooms showcasing a series of film, music, and computer displays, the museum\u2019s Nitas Rattanakosin exhibit conveys stories in many aspects of the Rattanakosin era. An observation room and caf\u00e9 occupy the top floor, where you can enjoy great views of the Wat Saket, Queen Sirikit Gallery, and King Prajadhipok Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Museum_of_Buddhist_Art\"><\/span>10. Museum of Buddhist Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5fcfc43a41764cdd42906cda8b970e41-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5fcfc43a41764cdd42906cda8b970e41-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5fcfc43a41764cdd42906cda8b970e41-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5fcfc43a41764cdd42906cda8b970e41-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5fcfc43a41764cdd42906cda8b970e41-1024x682-1-850x566.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This museum, located within the grounds of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), exhibits a wide array of Buddhist artifacts and art pieces, including statues, paintings, and religious objects. Housed in a striking granite building in the north of Bangkok, the Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok (MOCA) is dedicated to the new era of non-traditional Thai art inspired by Buddhism. Spread out across five floors, the 20,000-square-metre exhibition space makes it the largest art museum in Bangkok. The museum exhibits paintings by national artists including Chalermchai Kositpipat, Panya Vijinthanasarn, and the late Thawan Duchanee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok is home to a diverse range of museums that showcase the city&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, history, and art. 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