Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The main parts of the National Museum (6)

Patihan Tasanai Pavilion
Patihan Tasanai Pavilion was constructed in the reign of King Rama VI. Formerly located in Sanam Chand Palace in Nakhon Pathom.


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The main parts of the National Museum (5)

Isara Vinitchai Hall



The Issara Vinitchai Hall was the Audience Hall of the Palace of the Viceroy and was erected by the Viceroy in the reign of King Rama III. It is used today as a gallery for special temporary exhibition.

The main parts of the National Museum (4)

The Red House




This building displays of personal effects of the Queen Consort of King Rama II (1809 - 1821), and household items of the early Rattanakosin period.

The main parts of the National Museum (3)

Shiva Mokapiman Hall



This building was built when the Viceroy to King Rama I, Maha Surasinghanat, built the Palace of the Viceroy. Originally used as an Audience Hall, it now houses the Thai History Gallery.

The main parts of the National Museum (2)


Bathing Pavilion



Built in the reign of King Rama VI (1910 - 1925) formerly located at Sanam Chand Palace in Nakhon Pathom.

The main parts of the National Museum (1)

Phutthaisawan Hall



This Hall was built in 1787 to house the important Buddha image, Phra Buddhasihing. Inside the chapel, the mural paintings depict scenes from the life of the Buddha.

The main parts of the National Museum

The main parts of the National Museum are as follows;


1. Phutthaisawan Hall         
2. Bathing Pavilion   
3. Shiva Mokapiman Hall
4. The Red House    
5. Isara Vinitchai Hall         
6. Patihan Tasanai
7. Gold Treasures    
8. Mahasurasinghanat Hall   
9. Prapad Pipitphan Hall
10. Isaret Rachanusorn    
11. Royal Chariots