Sights · Our pick in Bangkok
National Museum of Royal Barges
The ceremonial barges
About National Museum of Royal Barges
The National Museum of Royal Barges is at 80/1 Arun Ammarin Road, on Khlong Bangkok Noi, where the carved and gilded ceremonial barges are kept (TAT).
Why it's on our list
- Carved barges
- Canal setting
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Museum of Royal Barges before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Museum of Royal Barges are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest BTS and MRT stations
- Bang Khun NonMRT Blue1.2 km15 min walk
- Bang Yi KhanMRT Blue1.7 km21 min walk
- Fai ChaiMRT Blue1.8 km22 min walk
Key sights
- The Grand Palace1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Wat Pho2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Wat Arun2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Chinatown (Yaowarat)3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 20 min
- ICONSIAM4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Jim Thompson House5.0 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Siam Paragon5.7 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Lumphini Park7.0 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Suvarnabhumi Airport30 kmCar or taxi 125 min
Main railway stations
- Hua Lamphong4.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Phaya Thai (Airport Rail Link)5.4 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Krung Thep Aphiwat7.6 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 36 min