One Day Trip to Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

 

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is a brand new interactive self learning centre situated on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. The Exhibition hall has also become one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Bangkok. It was officially opened on 9th March 2010. The hall is equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia technologies giving information on history, art and culture of the Rattanakosin period. There are 9 exhibition rooms representing the important historical events that took place during Rattanakosin period.

The exhibition is divided into two routes. You will take about 2 hours for each route. A guide will give you the important information of each exhibition room and also answer any questions you have.

Route 1: Impressive Communities, Grandeur Rattanakosin, Prestige of the Kingdom, Remarkable Entertainment, The Heart and Soul of the Nation, and Sight-seeing Highlights.

Route 2: Renowned Ceremonies, Graceful Architectures, The Colorful Thai Way of Living, and Rattanakosin Sky View.

Let’s start with route one!

The guide will take you to go through the tunnel to see a timeline of major events from Rattarakosin period until the present. After walking along the tunnel, you will go to the second floor to visit the exhibition rooms.

“Impressive Communities” 

This room will bring you more on the history of the 12 old communities, and the origins of street names on Rattanakosin Island.

 “Grandeur Rattanakosin”

You can enjoy the spectacle of the beginning of Rattanakosin presentation in 4D. It will take you about 20 minutes to view the presentation.

 

 “Prestige of the Kingdom”

 The exhibition room still maintains the original atmosphere of the Thai past, especially the scaled model The Royal Grand Palace. Moreover, you can find out the history and see the Emerald Buddha in all three seasonal in this room.

 

 

“Remarkable Entertainment”

You can enjoy the 360° views of the celebration and performing arts in the Rattanakosin period such as Khon or Thai masked performance.

 

 “The Heart and Soul of the Nation”

 This very big exhibition room displays the Royal duties of The Nine Kings of the Chakri Dynasty. You will find out why Thai people live in peace, stability, and prosperity.

  

“Sight-seeing Highlights”

Rattanakosin Island is not only known for beautiful palaces and temples, but also for interesting communities. You will travel along the small towns of Rattanakosin Island. Here you can experience the atmosphere of architectural sites, food, and shopping.

Route two..

 “Renowned Ceremonies”

 The guide will take you to the second floor to view a collection of interesting mural paintings depicting the royal ceremonies over 12 months such as such as the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.  You can find out more background details of each picture from using an interactive touch screen.

“Graceful Architectures”

            In this room you will experience the atmosphere of Thai architectures in Rattanakosin period which Western and Chinese architectural style were mixed with Thai traditional architectures. 

 “The Colorful Thai Way of Living”

You can learn more about culture and tradition of Thai people from Rattanakosin period to the present. Moreover, you can enjoy sightseeing along Charoen Krung Road and shopping for souvenirs.

“Rattanakosin Sky View”

One highlight of Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is Rattanakosin Sky View. Here you can watch 360° view of Rattanakosin Island or enjoy delicious traditional Thai food and drink at the café.

Next time when you are looking for day trips around Bangkok, do not forget Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall as another choice.

Enjoy your holiday!

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall Information

Open                          Tue.-Fri. 11.00-20.00 hrs

                                    Sat.-Sun. and Public holidays 10.00-20.00 hrs 

                                    (Closed on Mondays)

Entrance fees        100 ฿

Free of charge       Children (under 120cm), monks, students, and Senior Citizen (over 60 years old)

Location                   Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, 100, Ratchadamnoen Rd., Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200