Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium
The Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium (also called the Science Centre for Education) is one of those places that many people don’t know exist, even though it’s been around for decades.
Museums and Landmarks
While Bangkok is home to hundreds of temples, this page focuses on the city’s most important landmarks and museums. We only included a few major temples here, since we already have a full guide dedicated to them. This list covers key places like the Grand Palace, the Giant Swing, and the historic areas of Rattanakosin and Thonburi. It also features museums such as the Bangkok National Museum and the Jim Thompson House. Many of these sites are close to each other, so planning by area can help save time, especially with Bangkok’s traffic.
The Ancient – Muang Boran Museum
The Ancient City is an open-air museum just outside Bangkok in Samut Prakan. It’s not very far from the city, but it feels completely different—spacious, peaceful, and filled with impressive replicas of Thailand’s most important temples, monuments, and architectural landmarks.
Museums and Landmarks of Bangkok and Around
Bangkok is known for its many famous temples, but on this page, we focus on other important landmarks and museums around the city and even beyond.
Erawan Shrine
An Important Religious Landmark in Bangkok Erawan Shrine is one of the most famous religious landmarks in Bangkok, located in the busy Siam area near… Read More »Erawan Shrine
Princess Mother Memorial Park
The Princess Mother Memorial Park is a peaceful spot dedicated to the late Princess Srinagarindra, the mother of King Rama IX. Hidden on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, the park is a blend of serene gardens and small museum buildings.
Royal Barges National Museum
The Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok offers a captivating glimpse into Thailand’s rich ceremonial traditions. These ornate vessels, dating back to the Ayuthaya era, are showcased when not in use for regal processions.
Museum Siam
Museum Siam in Bangkok Old Town offers an interactive and engaging way to learn about Thailand’s history and culture. It occupies a 19th-century building on Sanam Chai Road, which puts you within a 5-minute walk of Wat Pho.
Hua Lamphong Railway Station
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok, officially known as Bangkok Railway Station, is one of the city’s iconic landmarks. Opened in 1916, this grand building is located in the heart of Bangkok and serves as a major transportation hub.
Lumphini Park in Bangkok
Lumphini Park is a 142-acre urban retreat that dates back to 1925. Surrounded by high-end buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and even rooftop bars, the park is a haven providing a peaceful escape from the hectic pace of daily life.
National Museum Bangkok
The National Museum of Bangkok is a captivating treasure trove of Thai art, history, and culture, located conveniently near the iconic Grand Palace and the bustling Khaosan Road.
Jesada Technik Museum in Nakhon Pathom
An amazing car museum near Bangkok Jesada Technik Museum is in Nakhon Pathom, a bit far from Bangkok, but it’s worth the trip if you… Read More »Jesada Technik Museum in Nakhon Pathom
Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok
Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok is a striking monument that is not to be confused with the famous Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok. This gigantic three-headed elephant, built on a pedestal, stands 44 metres above one side of the expressway.
Wat Pho – Temple of the reclining Buddha
Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, is such an iconic landmark of Bangkok that it is on everyone’s list of places to visit, even on a short trip.
Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn
Wat Arun, also known as the temple of Dawn, is a significant landmark of Bangkok, built before 1656. It’s much more modest than Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace or Wat Pho and the Giant Reclining Buddha, but its iconic shape is better known in many ways.
Bangkok Forensic Museum at Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok Forensic Museum Bangkok Forensic Museum is not on people’s top 10 list of things to see in Bangkok, at least not on a first… Read More »Bangkok Forensic Museum at Siriraj Hospital
The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
The Grand Palace of Bangkok and Wat Phra Kaew are the most famous landmarks in Bangkok, and they are often seen in many movies, a marvel of delicate and intricate craftwork, architecture, carving and painting.
Jim Thompson House Museum Bangkok
The Jim Thompson House is one of Bangkok’s most famous attractions, and a great deal has been written about the house’s history and the mysterious disappearance of Jim Thompson. The Jim Thompson Museum is a group of beautiful teakwood houses set in a green oasis in the heart of Siam, near Siam Paragon and MBK.