Bangkokian Museum, Bangkok
The Bangkok Folk Museum offers a peek into the lifestyles of middle-class Thais in Bangkok during World War II and the following decade.
The Bangkok Folk Museum offers a peek into the lifestyles of middle-class Thais in Bangkok during World War II and the following decade. It is housed in 2 beautiful wooden houses, one of which dates to 1937 and was formerly the residence of the Surawadee family. On display are antiques, household items, a kitchen, sanitation and toilet facilities used during the war. Part of museum is devoted to maintaining the history of Bang Rak and Silom, showing the farms, canals and windmills that were once characteristic of this area.
Hours
Sun
10:00
17:00
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00
17:00
Thu
10:00
17:00
Fri
10:00
17:00
Sat
10:00
17:00
About Bangkokian Museum
273 Charoen Krung Soi 43, Si Praya, Bang Rak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
+66 2 233-7027
Bangkokian Museum and Nearby Sights on Map
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State Tower
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Bangkok Seashell Museum
Jewelry Trade Center
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Robot Building
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Wat Maha Phruettharam
The exact origin of this temple is unknown, but it is believed to have originated from the early Rattanakosin era or late Ayutthaya period
Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple
One of only two Hindu temples in Bangkok, the Sri Mariamman Temple is actually a great experience
Neilson-Hayes Library
Visiting a library during your trip might seem a bit odd, but this one might convince you
