The Queen's Gallery, Bangkok
This privately funded gallery was established after the request of HM Queen Sirikit who wanted a permanent venue for the exhibition of Thai arts.
This privately funded gallery was established after the request of HM Queen Sirikit who wanted a permanent venue for the exhibition of Thai arts. The gallery has four floors of contemporary and modern arts, including paintings, sculptures, audiovisual arts and even furniture arts, most of them created by students. Many paintings use elements of traditional Thai life and religion and place them in a contemporary setting. Taking pictures without using the flash is allowed. There is also a reading room and a cafe.
Hours
Sun
10:00
19:00
Mon
10:00
19:00
Tue
10:00
19:00
Wed
Closed
Thu
10:00
19:00
Fri
10:00
19:00
Sat
10:00
19:00
The Queen's Gallery and Nearby Sights on Map
Democracy Monument
Completely occupying a roundabout on a major thoroughfare is the Democracy Monument
Wat Bowonniwet
Built in 1829, Wat Bowonniwet is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image that was created around 1357
Khaosan Road
Khaosan Road is famous for its night market where hawkers set up stalls selling exotic insect snacks and local fast food
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall explores the history of Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok's royal city where the Grand Palace, Wat Po and National Museum are located
Front Palace
Now the central building of the National Museum, the Front Palace used to be an enormous complex stretching from the Chao Phraya River across Sanam Luang to Lot Canal
Wat Buranasirimattayaram
Wat Ratchanaddaram
Wat Ratchanaddaram is a temple compound built by order of King Rama III in 1846
Santichaiprakarn Park
This small, green park has a great view of the Chao Phraya River and the modern Rama VIII suspension bridge that crosses it
King Rama I the Great Monument
Built in commemoration of Bangkok's 150th anniversary celebrations in 1932, the monument is situated at the foot of Pathom Boromrachanuson or Rama I the Great Memorial Bridge on the Bangkok side
Sanam Luang
When Rattanakosin was established as Siam's capital, King Rama I designed this vast open field between the northern wall of the Grand Palace and the eastern wall of the former Wang Na Palace