Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok

Name: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Address: 939 Rama I Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 214 6630

#60 among attractions in Bangkok

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre includes cafes, commercial art galleries, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library. It is intended as a venue for cultural exchange, giving Bangkok an operational base on the international art scene. The number of visitors has risen from 300,000 in BACC's first year in 2007 to 1.7 million visitors in 2017. ()

Local name: หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานคร Established: 29 July 2008 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 13°44'48"N, 100°31'48"E

Address

939 Rama I Roadลุมพินี (ปทุมวัน)Bangkok 10330 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 214 6630

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Day trips

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siam Paragon, MBK Center, CentralWorld, Pantip Plaza.

~1800 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Paragon, Bangkok
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, Siam Paragon stands as a testament to luxury and style. This high-end shopping center, opened in 2005, has quickly become one of the most visited malls in Asia, attracting both locals and tourists with its opulent...
~840 ftS
Massive retail center with 2000 shops
MBK Center, Bangkok
5 min walk • MBK Center, a bustling labyrinth of commerce in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands as a testament to the city's status as a shopping haven. This colossal shopping center, known locally as Mahboonkrong, has been a retail landmark since its opening in 1985.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CentralWorld, Bangkok
16 min walk • CentralWorld is a beacon of modern consumer culture in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand. As one of the largest shopping centers in Asia, this colossal complex serves as a one-stop destination for shopping, entertainment, and gastronomy.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pantip Plaza, Bangkok
14 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Bangkok, Pantip Plaza stands as an iconic shopping center renowned for its extensive range of electronic goods and IT products. Often referred to as the computer geek's paradise, this multi-story tech mall is located on New Phetchaburi...
~1080 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Center, Bangkok
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Siam Center stands as a pioneering shopping destination that blends fashion, technology, and art under one roof. Since its inception in 1973, the shopping center has undergone several renovations, the latest being in 2013,...
0.7 miE
Monument to the Hindu god Brahma
Erawan Shrine, Bangkok
18 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok's bustling commercial district stands the Erawan Shrine, a beacon of spirituality amid the city's modern skyscrapers. This revered shrine, which attracts both local worshippers and international tourists, is dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma...
~1290 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Square, Bangkok
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Siam Square stands as a bustling hub of contemporary culture and a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This vibrant area, often likened to Tokyo's Shibuya or New York's Times Square, is a dynamic collage of...
~1770 ftE
Zoo, Aquarium
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Bangkok
9 min walk • Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest in South East Asia. It covers approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display in exhibits totalling about 5,000,000 liters.
0.5 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Pathum Wanaram, Bangkok
12 min walk • Wat Pathum Wanaram or Wat Pathum for short is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Pathum Wan District, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and across the street of Siam Square.
~970 ftNE
Bridge
Chaloem La 56 Bridge, Bangkok
5 min walk • Chaloem La 56 Bridge or popularly known as Hua Chang Bridge. It's a bridge in Bangkok's Thanon Phetchaburi sub-district, Ratchathewi district and Wang Mai sub-district, Pathum Wan district, it across Khlong Saen Saep on Phaya Thai Road.
0.7 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Bangkok
18 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bangkok Art and Culture Centre open?

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre?

Nearby attractions include Chaloem La 56 Bridge, Bangkok (5 min walk), Sa Pathum Palace, Bangkok (6 min walk), Jim Thompson House, Bangkok (6 min walk), Siam area, Bangkok (6 min walk).

How to get to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre:

Bus

หอศิลป์กรุงเทพฯ • Lines: 508 (2 min walk)
National Stadium • Lines: 11, 11 ปอ. เมกาบางนา - เอ็ม บี เค เซ, 508 (4 min walk)

Metro

National Stadium • Lines: BTS Silom (2 min walk)
Siam • Lines: BTS Silom, BTS Sukhumvit (8 min walk)

Ferry

Sapan Hua Chang • Lines: Golden Mount (5 min walk)
Baan Krua Nua (7 min walk)

Train

Phaya Thai (20 min walk)
Uruphong (22 min walk)