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Suan Pakkad Palace Museum

352 - 354 Sri Ayudhya Rd | Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
662 245 4934
Ranked #44 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings, Museums
Owner description: Once the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagor Svarga, one of Thailand’s leading art collectors, this lovely complex contains five traditional Thai... more » Owner description: Once the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagor Svarga, one of Thailand’s leading art collectors, this lovely complex contains five traditional Thai houses, each featuring a collection of historic items and works of art. « less
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Auckland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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This museum, with the name meaning cabbage garden, was a gift by Prince & Princess Chumbot Paribatra of Nagor Svarga. It is a collection of 8 Thai houses. 1-4 were the original houses that made up the palace and 5-8 were bought down river from the old capital of Ayutthaya. They house collections of pottery, ceramics, glass, metal and stone... More

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Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This small palace and museum is very beautiful, exotic Thai, and feel like home. The museum is well maintainance. If you are like history and ancient stuffs, you will love this place. The staffs are very helpfull and freindly. It's very easy to get there by the sky train.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

After our trip last year to the Vinmanmek mansion which was expensive and crawling with tourists we wanted something quieter to do during our transit day in Bangkok. Suan Pakkad Palace was just the place. The first stop as you enter the grounds is the air conditioned Ban Chiang exhibit room which highlights an important archeological site in NE Thailand.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

This museum is beautifully laid out, unlike the national museum and does not have the crowds swarming around it like Jim Thomson's house. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The garden is lovely and it is well worth relaxing in it.

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Pune, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Located right opposite to King Power Duty Free mall and 5 mins walk from Phaya Thai BTS, Suan Pakkad palace is a must see for Museum lovers. The entry fee is 100 THB per person. The Museum displays archaelogical exhibits, an art gallery and some new collections inside houses which are constructed in Thai Style with Lovely Garden, A pond... More

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London
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We visited this museum a couple of years ago and it was on our list of places to go back to for another look. If anything, it is now even more interesting with the introduction of extra archaelogical exhibits, an art gallery and some new collections. On arrival the entry fee is very reasonable and they even give you a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Worth checking out, nice houses , one with amazing gold leaf and wood carvings. Very interesting to see a part of the way the royalty lived 100 years ago.

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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First of all, its very easy to reach this place. Just take the BTS sky train to Phaya Thai station-- Take Exit 4 & walk for 250 meters. Entry fee is 100 THB. The highlight of the museum for me is the 'Lacquer Pavilion'. It contains great mural paintings, with gold on black lacquer. Its just magnificent. The murals depict... More

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Sydney, Australia
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103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011
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Decided to visit this place as we've been to Bangkok many times before, and have visited many of the museums, wats and palaces, and wanted to see something different. I must say that the English translation in one of the guidebooks, 'Lettuce Farm Palace', doesn't really entice the visitor. It's definitely worth the visit... This small museum comprises about 9... More

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Foshan, China
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011
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Cool, green landscaped gardens with traditional Thai buildings and without hoards of tourists. This was a calm and peaceful visit, a perfect escape on a hot day. They even give you a souvenir fan you can use if you get too hot. I enjoyed walking around the buildings at my own pace, a great contrast to Jim Thompsons House and... More

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