Royal Elephant National Museum, Bangkok

Name: Royal Elephant National Museum
Address: 16 Uthong Nai Alley, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 282 3336

#216 among attractions in Bangkok

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The Royal Elephant National Museum, also known as Chang Ton National Museum, is a museum located in Dusit District, Bangkok, Thailand. ()

Coordinates: 13°46'26"N, 100°30'54"E

Address

16 Uthong Nai Alleyกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ดุสิต)Bangkok 10300 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 282 3336

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Royal Elephant National Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Benchamabophit, Dusit Zoo, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Rajadamnern Stadium.

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Sizable destination with many animals
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~1070 ftW
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~720 ftW
Museum, History museum
Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok
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Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok
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Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
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Palace
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Bangkok
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Elephant National Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dusit Zoo, Bangkok (4 min walk), Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Bangkok (4 min walk), Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok (4 min walk), Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok (6 min walk).

How to get to Royal Elephant National Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Elephant National Museum:

Bus

3 • Lines: 3 (14 min walk)
มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนสุนันทา - 3, 9ร, 16, 32, 33ร, 49, 51ร, 65, 110ร, 505 • Lines: 3 (15 min walk)

Ferry

ประชาธิปไตย (20 min walk)
เทเวศร์ (20 min walk)

Train

Ramathibodi Hospital (21 min walk)
Sam Sen (28 min walk)