Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles — Attraction in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict

While those flocking to the popular tourist destination may only focus on the Emerald Buddha, architecture and looming demons, more demons – and monkeys and princes – can be found inside a two-story, Victorian-style building near the main entrance: the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.

On the second floor find two exhibitions: Khon costumes and Queen Sirikit’s creations made by by French designer Pierre Balmain

The two rooms present the museum’s highlight: Costumes designed by renowned Parisienne couturier Balmain worn by the Queen during a six-month tour of the United States and Europe in 1960 with King Bhumibol, when she was toasted as the height of fashion

While looking at the clothing, see photographs of Her Majesty wearing the exhibited pieces along with high-quality footage of Their Majesties during their visits abroad from 1960 to 1973

The exhibitions launched Aug. 12 to celebrate the Queen’s 84th birthday and runs through June 2018.

Admission is 150 baht for adults, 80 baht for seniors over 65, and 50 baht for students and children. Children under 12 and visitors to the Grand Palace who purchase the palace tickets get in free. Visitors in wheelchairs are welcome.

The museum is open daily from 9am to 4:30pm. Last...

Very imposing, regal premises; not a terribly exciting museum. It seems primarily built to hold a permanent collection of the queen's evening gowns, commissioned to show off Thai textiles to the world, featuring elegant Thai silks in designs by world-class designers. Due respect to her majesty; the dresses are lovely and were apparently quite influental in the 60s. Also featured: a sampling of Indonesian textiles gifted to the royals on a diplomatic trip to Indonesia a century ago. Both fine collections. But other displays of the beauty and history of Thai textiles are surprisingly limited. Clearly, a great deal of money was spent on marble staircases; not so much on actual exhibits. The gift shop has a small collection of high end silk fabrics and a small selection of books, but not the gold mine you might be wishing for. Other textile museums--in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, and especially Japan--have far more in-depth and culturally astute collections. Perhaps there's a better Thai textile museum somewhere that I...

My visit to the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in Bangkok was quite enjoyable. The museum showcases a rich collection of textiles and traditional Thai fabrics, offering valuable insights into the country's cultural heritage. The exhibits were well-presented and informative, giving visitors a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship and artistic techniques used in creating these textiles.

The staff at the museum were friendly and helpful, providing assistance whenever needed. The location was easily accessible, which was a plus. However, I felt that the museum could have benefited from more interactive displays or multimedia presentations to enhance the overall experience.

While the museum was interesting, I believe there is room for improvement to make it an even more captivating destination for visitors interested in textiles and Thai culture. Nonetheless, it's a worthwhile place to explore for anyone with an interest in...