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The museum is not just a visual treat; it also offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history of these majestic vessels, including the famous Suphannahong, a 46-meter long barge with a striking swan figurehead. Visitors often find themselves mesmerized by the beauty and artistry of these floating treasures.

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The Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok is a captivating glimpse into Thailand's rich royal heritage. Nestled along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this museum showcases a stunning collection of elaborately decorated ceremonial barges that have been used in royal processions for centuries. Each barge is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant colors that tell stories of Thai culture and tradition.

Hangar museum housing some of the elaborately carved ceremonial barges used in royal processions.

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Kind of a must see in Bangkok. The barges are truly beautiful and impressive. I have visited them many a time over 45 years and each time their beauty excites me to visit.
Getting there by land not that easy but it is doable. You need to enter a Navy base and the guards will direct you to a gate and a path to the barges.
They only display the major barges in the museum with the support barges housed on the other side of the road one uses to enter the navy base. They don’t let you wander about but you can see them.

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The museum is somewhat difficult to get to unless you take a boat tour / taxi. We walked from the Phra Pinklao Bridge down some small side streets. It was well worth the effort.
We had a very enjoyable 45 minute visit. An added bonus was a large lizard in the water in front of the barges.

We decided to take a 60 min water taxi and tour back from the Museum pier to one of the main piers.

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The Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok is a must-see for anyone interested in Thai history and craftsmanship.  The museum houses a collection of ornately decorated barges used by the Thai royal family, each a masterpiece of intricate carvings and gold leaf.  The highlight is the Suphannahong, a magnificent 46-meter barge with a mythical swan figurehead.  It's a fascinating glimpse into Thai royal traditions.

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Located on Arun Amarin Road, Arun Amarin, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭.
This is a really interesting museum to visit. It contains the Royal Barges from the Royal Barges Procession. The museum was formerly a dry dock for barges and warships  under the care of the Bureau of Royal Household and Royal Thai Navy. The dock and barges sustained severe damage during World War II. In 1949, they were restored by the Fine Arts Department as part of the Thai Cultural Heritage. After the repairs were completed, the dock became the National Museum of Royal Barges in 1972. The museum contains 8 of 52 important Royal Barges. The carvings on the barges are so intricate and the design is so detailed. They are maintained by the Royal Thai Navy. The most impressive and important barge is the Kings personal barge, Suphanahong. It was built in 1911. It is 46 metres in length, hewn from a single tree and covered by intricate gilt carvings and colourful pieces of glass. The design is representative of a mythical swan. This is an example of what you will see when you visit this museum. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thumbs Up!!! 👍👍👍

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Interesting path to get there via Grab but fun nonetheless lol. The museum was really cool! The staff were all nice and welcoming. I went to the pier afterwards for a boat tour on the river.

Visit the Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok: A Must-See

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