The history of the National Museum Bangkok dates back to 1874 when His Majesty, King Rama V opened the first public “museum” to exhibit the royal collection of King Rama IV, and other objects of general interest, at the Concordia Pavilion inside the Brand Palace. Later, the Museum was transferred to its present site, the “Wang Na”, or “Palace to the Front” which had been the palace of the Prince Successor. In 1926, it was named the “Bangkok Museum” and subsequently developed into the National Museum Bangkok, when it came under the direction of the Department of Fine Arts in 1934.
- Guided tours are offered at the National Museum Bangkok by trained volunteer guides in English, French German and Japanese every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 am.
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