Bangkok : Museums & Art Galleries

Bangkok's museum offering covers a wider span than first appears. The three picks below run from a 320-acre miniature reproduction of Thailand's monuments to a teak silk-merchant's home in central Bangkok and a wax museum inside Siam Paragon. Each suits a different mood and a different travel companion. Travjoy reviews each before listing it so you know what to expect from the entrance fee.

Which Museum Is Right for You?

• Want a half-day immersion in Thai architecture without leaving the country? → Ancient Siam (Muang Boran) — 320-acre open-air park with 100+ scaled monuments.
• Prefer a guided walk through Thai design and silk history? → Jim Thompson House — central teak compound, mandatory English tours every 10 minutes.
• Travelling with children or teenagers? → Madame Tussauds Bangkok — wax-figure museum inside Siam Paragon mall, fully air-conditioned.