Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Bangkok

Name: Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#145 among attractions in Bangkok

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Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History

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The Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, founded in 1954, is operated by the Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Science in the Biology Building at the university's main campus in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum features exhibits of various organisms, including mounts of the endangered white-eyed river martin. The majority of the museum's exhibits are housed in its main hall, with dedicated rooms featuring Thai turtles and softshells, insects and land snails. ()

Local name: พิพิธภัณฑสถานธรรมชาติวิทยาแห่งจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัยCoordinates: 13°44'13"N, 100°31'55"E

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ลุมพินี (ปทุมวัน)Bangkok Thailand

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Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siam Paragon, MBK Center, Siam Center, Siam Square.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Bangkok (4 min walk), Museum of Imagery Technology, Bangkok (4 min walk), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (5 min walk), Chamchuri Square, Bangkok (8 min walk).

How to get to Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History:

Metro

Sam Yan • Lines: MRT Blue (9 min walk)
Ratchadamri • Lines: BTS Silom (14 min walk)

Bus

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)
Lumpini Park • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Sapan Hua Chang • Lines: Golden Mount (22 min walk)
Baan Krua Nua (24 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (27 min walk)
Makkasan (40 min walk)