Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok

Name: Neilson Hays Library
Address: 195 Surawong Road, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 233 1731

#114 among attractions in Bangkok

Art gallery, Library, Shopping, Museum

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The Neilson Hays Library is a privately funded English-language library in Bangkok, Thailand. It occupies a historic building on Surawong Road in Bangkok's Bang Rak District, designed in neoclassical style by Italian architects Mario Tamagno and Giovanni Ferrero. The library traces its origins to the Bangkok Ladies' Library Association, which was established in 1869, but did not have a permanent location until the current building was commissioned in 1921 by resident American doctor T. Heyward Hays in memory of his late wife, Jennie Neilson Hays, who had been an active member of the library board. The building, completed in 1922, features a symmetrical plan, with a domed rotunda originally serving as the entrance hall, and an H-shaped reading room. The building received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 1982, and was registered as an ancient monument in 2001. It underwent major restoration work from 2016 to 2018. ()

Coordinates: 13°43'38"N, 100°31'23"E

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195 Surawong Roadลุมพินี (บางรัก)Bangkok 10500 Thailand

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+66 2 233 1731

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Neilson Hays Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Si Lom, Jewelry Trade Center, Patpong Museum, O.P. Place.

~910 ftSE
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Jewelry Trade Center, Bangkok
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0.6 miE
Museum
Patpong Museum, Bangkok
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0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neoclassical architecture
O.P. Place, Bangkok
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0.5 miNE
Ornate, royal Buddhist temple with monk
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~1060 ftS
Temple, Hindu temple
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque revival architecture
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Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok
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Bridge
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0.5 miSW
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
State Tower, Bangkok
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~1810 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Neilson Hays Library open?

Neilson Hays Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Neilson Hays Library?

Nearby attractions include Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok (6 min walk), Si Phraya Road, Bangkok (8 min walk), Bangkokian Museum, Bangkok (9 min walk), Thavibu Gallery, Bangkok (9 min walk).

How to get to Neilson Hays Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neilson Hays Library:

Metro

Chong Nonsi • Lines: BTS Silom (13 min walk)
Saint Louis • Lines: BTS Silom (13 min walk)

Bus

Sathorn (17 min walk)
BTS Saladaeng Station • Lines: 15 (18 min walk)

Ferry

Si Phraya • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (17 min walk)
Oriental (18 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (24 min walk)