National Gallery, Bangkok

Name: National Gallery
Address: 4 Chao Fa Rd, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 281 2224

#222 among attractions in Bangkok

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The National Gallery is an art gallery and one of Thailand's national museums. It is located on Chao Fa Road in Bangkok's historic Phra Nakhon District, and is housed in the building of the former Royal Thai Mint. The gallery's collections range from traditional Thai art to the Western-influenced portraiture of the 19th century and modern and contemporary works. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°45'33"N, 100°29'38"E

Address

4 Chao Fa Rdกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok 10200 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 281 2224

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Day trips

National Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Sanam Luang, Bangkok National Museum, Front Palace.

~1070 ftE
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
6 min walk • Khaosan Road, often referred to as the gateway to Southeast Asia's backpacking culture, is an iconic shopping district nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This vibrant street is a melting pot of international travelers, street vendors, and nighttime revelers...
~1500 ftS
Park, Field
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
8 min walk • Sanam Luang, an open field and public square located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, holds a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of the city. Often referred to as the Royal Field, it stretches across 74.5 acres in the Phra Nakhon district...
~800 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok
4 min walk • The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.
~1070 ftW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
6 min walk • Krom Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล, colloquially known as the Front Palace, was the title of the uparaja of Siam, variously translated as "viceroy", "vice king" or "Lord/Prince of the Front Palace", as the titleholder resided in the physical residence of the same name.
0.4 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
11 min walk • Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan is a major Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
~1930 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Bangkok
10 min walk • Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the 10 royal temples of the highest class in Bangkok.
~1000 ftSW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
5 min walk • The Front Palace, officially the Phraratchawang Bowon Sathanmongkhon, was the residence of the royal holder of the same title during the early-to-mid Rattanakosin Kingdom.
~1480 ftNW
Bridge
Phra Pin-klao Bridge, Bangkok
8 min walk • The Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge is a bridge near the Grand Palace over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It links Rattanakosin Island with Thonburi.
0.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
San Chaopho Suea, Bangkok
11 min walk • San Chaopho Suea or San Chaopho Suea Phra Nakhon, usually shortened to San Chaopho Suea is a Chinese joss house located at 468 Tanao Road, San Chaopho Suea Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District in the old town Bangkok near Sao Chingcha and Wat Mahannapharam with features the Southern Chinese architectural style.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Silpa Bhirasri National Museum, Bangkok
13 min walk • Silpa Bhirasri National Museum is a modern art museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is on the grounds of the Fine Arts Department in Phra Nakhon District.
0.4 miS
13°45'10"N • 100°29'38"E
City Pillar Shrine, Bangkok
12 min walk • Temple, Sacred and religious sites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Gallery open?

National Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Wat Chana Songkhram, Bangkok (4 min walk), Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok (4 min walk), Wat Bowon Sathan Sutthawat, Bangkok (5 min walk), Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to National Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Gallery:

Bus

Public Minivan Station (5 min walk)
Bus Stop 53 • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Phra Arthit • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (8 min walk)
Phra Pin Klao Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (9 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (26 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (27 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (27 min walk)