The Bangkokian Museum
The Bangkokian Museum
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Neighborhood: Silom
Despite the lack of any major tourist attractions, this lively neighborhood is a favorite of many. Whether it's the (somewhat naughty) nightlife of Soi Patpong, the various handicraft night markets or the plethora of dining options that tickle your fancy, a night out in Silom is a must on every itinerary. It's worth a stop during daytime, too: join office workers on a quest to tasty street food during lunch and shop at Silom Complex for a great mix of Thai and international stores. After a day of strolling around the congested sidewalks, a visit to Silom's Lumphini Park, Bangkok's answer to NYC's Central Park, is a welcome change of scenery.
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Dick Z
Bangkok, Thailand3,220 contributions
Jan 2020
This museum is actually nothing more than the preserved house of an upper class family in Bangkok around 1937. It is a quiet oasis in the middle of the buzzing city and a place to go to if you have seen all the usual sights. There are three houses with a preserved interior and hundreds of exhibited artifacts. Some volunteers will give you information, but their English is in need of improvement and most of the signs are in Thai.
Nevertheless you spend a nice quiet moment imagining the life of those bygone days. There is no kiosk or restaurant and entry is for free. A tip at the end of the visit is appreciated.
Nevertheless you spend a nice quiet moment imagining the life of those bygone days. There is no kiosk or restaurant and entry is for free. A tip at the end of the visit is appreciated.
Written January 28, 2020
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Kaushik G
Mumbai, India4,068 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I had visited this beautiful museum during my holiday in Bangkok. Entrance to the place is free - you only need to register your name and country. There are 2 traditional Thai houses showcasing lifestyle of the Thai people during the era of World War 2. It is a huge collection of artefacts used in the kitchen, dinning room, bedroom and more. Even saw a very old television set. This place is definitely worth visiting to get a taste of Thai culture.
Written June 20, 2020
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andrewbruce
London, UK427 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
Firstly and confusingly, this small but relevant museum seems to be known by different names. Some guide books call it either "The Bangkokian Museum" or the "Museum for Bangkokians", but the official brochure call themselves "Bangkok Local Museum Bangrak". Some tourists have also had problems finding this museum. Here are I hope very simple and foolproof directions: Take the BTS "Skytrain" to Saphan Taksin", by the Saphan Taksin bridge over the Chao Phray River. Exit the BTS station with your back to the river. At this exit you will hopefully be at the junction of the busy Sathon Road and the busy Charoen Krung Road. Turn left into Charoen Krung Road and walk for ten to fifteen minutes, North West up Charoen Krung Road. The Chao Phraya River will be one block to your left. On your left you will pass the large "Grand Postal Building". Just after this big building and on the RIGHT hand side of the toad, you will see a sign for "Soi 43". Enter Soi 43 and walk along the road, passing underneath the highway bridge above you. A bit after the bridge you will see the gates to the museum on your right, with a garden behind the gates. It appears to be open Wednesday - Sunday 10am to 4pm (Telephone 0 2233 7027). An elderly lady called Mrs Wasapom Surawadi seems to be the driving force behind the museum. Entry is free and there is a Donation box for the running costs of this volunteer run museum and a separate staff donation box. I very much enjoyed visiting this museum. With so few old buildings left in Bangkok, I think this is probably a rather important site and represents how a middle class, relatively well to do Bangkok family, lived during the 1940's to probably the 1970's. The volunteer staff are charming and this museum deserves the financial support of visiting tourists. Andrew Bruce, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Written February 11, 2015
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SofPetrou
France28 contributions
Took a river boat to this little town especially for the museum, I was pleasantly surprised with the welcoming and the lack of crowded people (we were informed that Sundays are pack with local Thai's, we went on a Saturday). There was a dude that was a volunteer who seemed genuinely interested in explaining and teaching you the facts of the houses. It was a load of cool, educational knowledge. Give it a go, it's free and all
Written November 14, 2014
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QPixels
Southampton, UK369 contributions
Dec 2019
Walking into Bangokian museum, you walk straight from the hustle of Bangkok to the little oasis of greenery and quiet. The main building, previously home of an upper-class family, is nicely furnished and full of the artefacts from the by-gone era. The house on the other side of the garden was built for a British doctor, and you can see some medical devices there. The staff made of volunteers are friendly, and the majority speaks basic English. The entrance is for free. It is a really nice place to unwind and relax.
Written June 20, 2020
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Jackie H
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Aug 2019 • Couples
We decided to do this on our last day in Bangkok as we had the morning before our flight left. It was a lovely little museum, not at all crowded, and free! Wouldn’t include it as a “must see” but a nice hour-long activity.
Written August 23, 2019
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745380
Chiang Mai, Thailand91 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
I travel to Bangkok many times and never visit his place. The place are warm, the caretaker of the house speak English fluently and explain the whole story behind the Museum.I speak pasa thai well '''nit noi" so the first thing i remember was what they say. long story short, this house belong to a well educated known family in the past. The Doctor ..Dr. Francis Christian was man about town. Theres 3 houses, each house has their own caretaker... Theyre frienndly and usually take a photo of you for documenting purpose... Kao jai. If you love vintage stuff these place is a gem for nostalgia. The best way to reach these place is to get BTS Saphan Taksin and then order a cab or take a walk to Bangkok Post Museum at Charoen Krung Road, if you see CAT tower then you're near, theres intersection there and you should turn right.. the place is on that Soi . Its free, but they have small cafe inside..so make sure to buy some drinks or food to support this place.
Written March 7, 2019
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Pariya_w1
Bangkok182 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Very close to Shangri-La Hotel just 15 minutes walking to here.
So many gallery a long the way from the hotel.
Food and local ppl are very interesting.
Easy to access.
So many gallery a long the way from the hotel.
Food and local ppl are very interesting.
Easy to access.
Written August 3, 2016
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Chelssk
20 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
Free admission, you'll even get a volunteer guide. There are three houses to see in this garden. Quiet and peaceful. It's not super easy to access to the place I stayed in the neighborhood so it was fine by me. If you're around the River City then just spare 10 mins to walk. It's closed at 4pm.
Written May 13, 2016
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Ilke1903
Istanbul, Türkiye7 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
An old Bangkok House. There are lots of antique furnitures and tools that you can see. We were guided by a young Thai boy who doesn't know English very well but tried very hard to tell us what he knows about the house. He also took lot's of photos of us which was very kind.
The place is free but you can donate the house or donate the guide which we did. Overall I think you should see this house if you visit Bangkok for more than 2 days.
The place is free but you can donate the house or donate the guide which we did. Overall I think you should see this house if you visit Bangkok for more than 2 days.
Written July 26, 2015
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XoXoLeslie
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Jacqueline J
Rijswijk, The Netherlands27 contributions
No, free of charge
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