Bangkok Attractions

National Museum

Originally built in 1782, the National Museum is located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, just a 15 minute walk from the palace of the Emerald Buddha, and displays thousands of artefacts ranging all the way from Neolithic times to present day. It is known as Thailand's central treasury of art and archaeology. Many of the actual buildings are works of art themselves, surrounded by brightly-coloured pavilions and boasting some of Southeast Asia's most ornate jewellery and historical treasures.

Address: Na Phra That Rd; Telephone: (0)2 224 1333; Opening time: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am - 4pm. Free English-language tours: Buddhism culture on Wednesday 9.30am; Art, culture, religion on Thursday 9.30am; Admission: 40B