Bang Lamphu Museum — Attraction in Chana Songkhram Subdistrict

The Bang Lamphu Museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Bangkok. Tucked away in a small alley in the Bang Lamphu neighborhood, the museum offers a glimpse into the history and culture of this historic area.

The museum is housed in a beautifully restored 100-year-old building, which was once a school. The exhibits are well curated and informative, with displays on the local community, the history of the area, and the traditional way of life in old Bangkok. Visitors can see artifacts and photographs that showcase the area's past, including old maps and documents, household items, and traditional clothing.

One of the most fascinating displays is a replica of a typical Bang Lamphu house, complete with a courtyard, a shrine, and various tools and equipment used in daily life. There is also a display dedicated to the history of the nearby Khao San Road, a famous backpacker destination.

The museum is small and intimate, making it easy to explore in a short amount of time. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and can offer valuable insights into the exhibits.

Overall, the Bang Lamphu Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of Bangkok. It provides a unique and authentic experience, away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular tourist...

Bang Lamphu Museum is located on Phra Sumen Road, and is walkable from Phra Artit Road.

The museum is quite local but surprising, the space seems to be one of my favorite museum in Thailand. Ticket price for docent to give us a 1 hour tour is only 30 Baht. The tour goes on every half an hour and each tour capacity is around 8-10 people at max.

Although the tour is based on Thai Language, the caption of some of the archaeological finds/items can be in English Description.

The museum shows us the fascinating story of Banglumphu old days where market selling and its district are what is known for. There's also history learning part on how land was developed from time to time and even how nickel/coin are crafted and used for from the old times.

An absolute wonderful museum that worth every penny. Some of the visitors (if his/her family member lives around here during 40s/50s) will surely inspired by those "nostalgic feeling" from start to the end.

Still photos are...

Nice museum for a visit to understand the history of the banglamphu area. 30baht for the mandatory scheduled 1-hour guided exhibition on the second level. There was a free exhibition on the first level that wasn’t too informative.

The coin minting/treasury portion was slightly bland; granted that the museum is funded by the treasury department. The gem was the second half portion covering the history of the area. Very modern and well-kept exhibition.

Unfortunately the 2nd level exhibition can only be done with a guided tour. You will not be allowed to self-explore the exhibition after the guided tour is completed.

So much potential but it was mostly a surface level explanation by the guide. I would’ve gained more if we could explore on our own. However still worth a visit as the exhibition was quite well-done. It even had braille labels as the docent informed that they do have visually and hearing impaired...