Museum of Contemporary Art (Bangkok), Bangkok
The Museum of Contemporary Art displays a good collection of over 800 modern Thai paintings and sculpture.
The Museum of Contemporary Art displays a good collection of over 800 modern Thai paintings and sculpture. The permanent collection is spread over 4 floors, and the temporary exhibition is displayed on the ground floor. The epic Khun Chang – Khun Phaen Collection by Hem Vejakorn depicting scenes from the poem can be seen on the third floor. The fourth floor has a collection of over 100 paintings by eminent Thai artist Thawan Duchanee. Also on the floor is the 7-metre tall ‘Three Kingdoms’ triptych depicting Buddhist Heaven, Earth and Hell in detail. The fifth floor showcases works by international artists, with a special wing ‘Richard Green Room’ dedicated to European painters from the Victorian era.
Hours
Sun
10:00
18:00
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:00
18:00
Wed
10:00
18:00
Thu
10:00
18:00
Fri
10:00
18:00
Sat
10:00
18:00
About Museum of Contemporary Art (Bangkok)
499/50 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd
+66 2 953-1005
Museum of Contemporary Art (Bangkok) and Nearby Sights on Map
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