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King Prajadhipok Museum

King Prajadhipok Museum

King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok

The museum tells the story of King Prajadhipok or King Rama VII from birth to death. King Prajadhipok was Thailand’s first constitutional monarch. The museum displays his personal belongings, photographs and highlights his achievements as King. The Museum is in the preserved old Public Works Department building that dates from 1906 and features an attractive neo-classic architectural design.

King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
Early Life
King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
Residences in the United Kingdom

King Prajadhipok Museum

The museum has sections detailing his birth and early life, his military training in England and France. His marriage, his succession to the throne, his royal activities, political reform. Also, his life after abdication, his residences in the United Kingdom, and his death.

King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
Military Service in the British Army
King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
The Royal Wedding

Many of his personal belongings can be seen such as his military uniforms. Also, his weapons, royal household objects, his eyeglasses, and old photos and documents.

King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
Model of Memorial Bridge
King Prajadhipok Museum Bangkok Museums in Bangkok
King & Queen

Where is King Prajadhipok Museum ?

Location: Lan Luang Road
District: Rattanakosin
Opening Hours: 09.00-16.00 Tuesday to Sunday.
Admission: 40 baht. Free with Muse Card
Rules: No bags inside. Free Lockers.

How to get there

Bus: 2, 15, 39, 44, 47, 59, 60, 79, 511
Boat: Khlong Saen Saep Express boat to Phan Fa Lilat Pier.

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