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Museum of SiamvsThe National Museum Bangkok
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, The National Museum Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Museum of Siam. The National Museum Bangkok comes in at 85 with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Museum of Siam
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
Frommer's
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out "The Museum Siam doesn't mythologise 'Big Man' heroes or mould facts to the nation-building ideology." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don’t let the neoclassical architecture of the house fool you; this modern museum presents the history of Thai culture as an interactive experience that will delight the whole family." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "So where are we?
Museum Siam in Khet Phra Nakhon is an interactive museum full of surprises" Full review
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You won't be able to see every room here, but don't miss the "classic" area; after walking through the history of Thai TV, you'll walk into a '60s-style diner with an old car out front—perfect for the 'gram.
Independent "Elsewhere, local history museum with a twist the Siam Museum is highly enjoyable for its ingenuitive displays and meditations on what it is to be Thai"
Frommer's "It is worth visiting while you’re in this part of town, especially if you have kids with you, as there are many hands-on exhibits...there are rooms dedicated to the importance of rice and bamboo " Full review
The National Museum Bangkok
Concierge Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Time Out
Na Phrathat Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakho, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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Concierge "Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel."
Frommer's "If you only visit one museum in Bangkok, it should be this one, as it is the main collection of the country's art and archaeology." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel." Full review
Fodor's "Just outside Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, the National Museum has a fine selection of Dvaravati-style stuccowork. The collection of Lanna antiques is also impressive." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Visit the galleries dedicated to Thai... history and then admire the Buddhaisawan chapel, which is home to a highly venerated statue of Buddha." Full review
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Also of interest are the superb royal collections in the old palace.
The Telegraph "The country’s largest museum offers exhibitions illustrating Thai history, plus collections of Buddha images, textiles, ceramics, musical instruments and weapons." Full review
Time Out "Located on the grounds of the former Wang Na Palace (Front Palace), Bangkok National Museum is Thailand’s largest historical museum, showcasing priceless historical artifacts from around the country" Full review
