Vimanmek museum is the world's largest golden teak building located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road, It is also known as Vimanmek Palace. The Vimanmek museum was constructed in 1900 by having the Munthatu Rattanaroj Residence in Chuthathuj Rachathan at Ko Sichang, Chonburi, dismantled and reassembled in Dusit Garden as the first permanent residence in the garden.
Vimanmek museum has a 3-story royal mansion containing 81 rooms, halls, and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia. From 1901 -1906 Vimanmek palace was used to be a royal palace by King Rama V. In 1982, Vimanmek Museum is renovated by Queen Sirikit use for a museum to commemorate King Rama V by displaying his photographs, personal art, and handicrafts, and to serve as a showcase of the Thai national heritage.
Currently, Vimanmek Museum is a tourist attraction that displays ancient collections such as RM. King Bhumibol's photography, H.M. Queen Sirikit's collection of handicraft masterpieces created by rural people, paraphernalia of rank and portraits, old clocks, ancient cloth, and royal carriages.
Beside the wroth ancient collection displayed. Vimanmek museum also has a Thai Dance twice show per day. From 10.30 AM - 2.00 PM. Vimanmek Museum is one of the places that tell the history of Bangkok Thailand, therefore is the value of your time to visit and learn about it.
Operation Hour
From 9:30 A.M. to 3:15 P.M. every day, including weekends and public holidays.