The Bangkok National Gallery

The National Gallery of Bangkok

An artistic stop on the Bangkok audio-guided tour, the National Gallery hides behind a pastel yellow facade lined with palm trees. This building, listed as a historic monument, is one of the high places of artistic creation in Thailand.

From the royal mint to the museum

The building once housed the royal mint, before being turned into a museum in 1977 by the Department of Fine Arts. On two levels, the rooms display precious antiquities, works by major twentieth-century artists and an entire section dedicated to the royal family, with objects that belonged to Kings Rama VI and Rama IX.

What to see

The gallery has become the essential address for discovering ancient, modern and contemporary Thai art. A place of exchange and cultural life, in spring it organises art markets combining exhibitions and sales of local creations. Between tradition and modernity, it offers a unique panorama of the country's artistic richness.

Practical information

The National Gallery is in the Phra Nakhon district. Opening days, hours and prices should be checked depending on the season with the institution.

What was the gallery building before ?

It housed the royal mint, before being turned into a museum in 1977.

What art is shown there ?

Ancient, modern and contemporary Thai art, as well as a section dedicated to the royal family.