The National Museum Bangkok Museum
Originally was the personal museum of King Rama IV with a collection of antiques and royal gifts, King Rama V subsequently opened The sahathai samakhom pavilion (Concordia Tower) in The grand palace grounds as a public museum. It was then moved to the three palace buildings in the front palace (Wang Na). King Rama VII then gave over all buildings in the front palace to be the bangkok museum.
Exhibition areas are divided into 3 groups: 1. Thai nation history: From the Kingdom of Sukhothai to Rattanakosin period, exhibits in The Siwamok Phiman Hall.
2. History of art and archaeology in Thailand: Divided into two periods; prehistory, at the back of The Siwamok Phiman Hall, and the historical period, exhibiting sculpture from the 18th Century B.E. to Rattanakosin period at Prasat-
Phiphitthaphan Building, and sculpture from before this period on display in The Maha Surasinghanat Building.
3. Fine arts and ethnology: Includes displays of musical instruments, nielloware, gold, mother-of-pearl inlay, wood carvings, old textiles, khon masks, puppets, etc. In the group of palace buildings.
Funeral chariot hall: Displays funeral carriages and other paraphernalia of royal cremations.


VISHNU HOLDING WEAPON
Casted by the order of King Rama V. to be Placed in front of Ramrachniwet Palace Petchaburi Province Unfortunatly it was bring to The National Museum. Bangkok after his death.
 
General Information
Access
Taxi Miter
Motorcycle Taxi
Tuk-Tuk
Chao Phraya Express Boat: Tha Chang Pier
  Air Conditioned Bus
Bus No.  25, 32, 60, 82, 203, 503, 512
Air Conditioned EURO II Bus
Bus No. 3, 59, 60, 70, 80, 91,
  Regular Bus
Bus No.  3, 15, 25, 32, 47, 53, 59 , 60, 65, 70, 82, 203
  Join Servuce Air Bus
Bus No.  6, 30, 33,
  Join Service Bus
Bus No.  6, 8, 9, 19, 30, 33, 39, 43,64, 123, 124, 169, 201

Address Na Phrathat Rd. Phraborommaharatchawang Sub-District, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Opening Wednesday through Sunday
Hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Monday, Tuesday,Song-Kran day and New Year day
Admission Fee Thai 20 Baht.
Foreigner 40 Baht.
Tel. (662) 224-1370
Fax. (662) 224-9911
Website www.thailandmuseum.com
   
 
From: Bangkok Tourist Bureau