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Hours Daily 9am-5pm
Location On the west bank of the river, on Klong Bangkok Noi (canal), north of the Phra Pinklao Bridge
Transportation Take a taxi all the way or use the cross-river ferry from Tha Phra Arthit
Phone 02424-0004
Prices Admission 30B (85¢/45p) adults, additional fees for cameras

Frommer's Review

If you've hired a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya, stop by this unique museum housing the sumptuous royal barges. These elaborately decorated sailing vessels -- the largest measures over 46m (50 yd.) -- are used by the royal family on state occasions or for religious ceremonies. The king's personal barge, the Suphannahong, has a swan-like neck and central chamber; the boat itself is decorated with scarlet and gold carvings of fearsome mythological beasts.

If you can't make it to the royal barges, there is a smaller display of barges at the National Museum .

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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