Scroll through our list of Bangkok’s best children discovery museums, where kids can discover exhibitions and arts at various galleries.
You might know Bangkok for IconSiam or CentralWorld, but museums are also something this city does well. It’s home to grand institutions housing ancient treasures and immersive exhibitions about many things ranging from money, science and even the lives of snakes. There are also art galleries that introduce kids to Thai art from its earliest days. With so many children’s museums, exhibitions and galleries to choose from, there’s bound to be one that gets your interest, no matter what you’re into. So here’s our list of the best kid friendly museums, exhibitions and galleries to check out around Bangkok.
1. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)
Right in the heart of Bangkok near the Siam area, this kid friendly museum gives children a break from the bustling shopping scene and immerse themselves into exhibitions. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a bright, white, spiralling building where creativity fills every corner. Kids and families can wander through this nine-floor gallery of ever-changing exhibitions featuring photography, sculpture, design and film by Thai and international artists. It’s also a home for big city festivals like the annual Bangkok Art Biennale and BKK Comics Art Festival.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Pathum Wan, connected to BTS National Stadium, Bangkok. Call: 02-214-6630
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10am–8pm (closed on Mon)
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2. Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art is worth visiting for the building alone. This privately owned gallery has five floors filled with some of Bangkok’s coolest contemporary artworks. The exhibition blends traditional and modern styles that make tiny folk want to keep exploring. Inside, there are over 20,000 square metres of galleries to explore. With over 4,000 pieces that are regularly refreshed, you can discover something new every time. Sometimes, it even features exhibitions by world-renowned artists like Banksy.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Chatuchak, 5 minutes walk from SRT Bang Khen, Bangkok. Call: 02-016-5666
How much: B120 per student; B300 per adult
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm (closed on Mon)
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3. Museum Siam
Museum Siam is a children discovery museum that makes learning about Thai identity enjoyable. Its permanent exhibition, Decoding Thainess, takes children through 14 interactive zones that show how ideas of being Thai have changed over time. In Lesson in Thainess exhibition, you can step inside classrooms from different eras and see how Thai nationalism was taught through old-school lessons, catchy music and everyday routines. In the Taste of Thai exhibition, a life-size Thai kitchen comes to life, showing how favourite dishes like tom yum kung, papaya salad and pad thai first came to be, complete with QR scans for more information about the exhibition and gallery, and colourful motion graphics. It also features rotating exhibitions, sometimes teaming up with kid cafes to create even more fun experiences for families.
Best for: Kids who prefer interactive fun over traditional galleries
Where: Bangkok Old Town, connected to MRT Sanam Chai, 5 minutes walk from Wat Pho, Bangkok. Call: 02-225-2777
How much: No entry fee for kids under 15 years old; B150 per student; B100 per adult
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm (closed on Mon)
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4. National Museum Bangkok
A kid friendly museum where curious little minds can trace Thailand’s history all the way back to prehistory. Recognised as the largest museum in Southeast Asia, the exhibition is packed with fascinating objects, from tools used in ancient eras to treasures from Thai kingdoms. The gallery is split into three main areas. The Thai History Gallery guides you through local stories, starting with early humans and ending in the Bangkok era. The Archaeological and Art History Collection shows sculptures and artwork from different historical periods. The Decorative Arts and Ethnological Collection displays shiny gold treasures, colourful ceramics, beautiful textiles, traditional costumes and even carved ivory.
Best for: Kids who love ancient treasures
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 20 minutes walk from MRT Sanam Chai, Bangkok. Call: 02-224-1370
How much: No entry fee for students; B30 per Thai visitor; B240 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Wed–Sun 8:30am–4pm (closed on Mon–Tue)
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5. Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
This exhibition takes kids on a journey into the city’s past to see how much life has changed since the Rattanakosin era, the period when Bangkok became Thailand’s capital. Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall brings this era to life through multimedia exhibitions. Kids can explore Thai history, culture and royal traditions through four-dimensional media, touch screens and playful animations. Among its nine exhibitions within this gallery, Remarkable Entertainments features a 360-degree projection of traditional performances like folk plays and Khon (traditional masked dance drama). Visits are organised into guided tours (available in English) so everyone can understand the stories and not miss key information.
Best for: Kids who prefer interactive fun over traditional galleries
Where: Phra Nakhon, 20 minutes walk from MRT Sam Yot, Bangkok. Call: 02-621-0044
How much: No entry fee for students; B70 per Thai visitor; B100 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9am–5pm (closed on Mon)
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6. The National Gallery
A visit to Bangkok Old Town always gives your kids a chance to discover the stories behind Thailand’s past. Housed in the historic former Royal Thai Mint, the National Gallery is a kid friendly museum filled with Thai art of all kinds. The permanent exhibition in the gallery includes classical Thai works, 19th-century portraits influenced by Western styles and modern pieces. The gallery also features rotating temporary shows with Thai and international artists, displaying paintings, sculptures, prints and installations.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes drive from MRT Sam Yot, Bangkok. Call: 02-282-8525
How much: No entry fee for students; B30 per Thai visitor; B240 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Wed–Sun 9am–4pm (closed on Mon–Tue)
7. Royal Barges National Museum
It’s not often that kids get to see the Royal Barge Procession gliding along the Chao Phraya River, but this children discovery museum lets little ones admire these magnificent vessels up close. The permanent exhibition at this gallery houses eight ornate barges carved from massive teak logs, covered in gold and decorated with tiny shimmering glass pieces. The highlight of this exhibition is Suphannahong, the 46-metre-long golden swan barge with a swan-shaped figurehead. The gallery also features an exhibition on the history of the barges, showcasing ceremonial uniforms, ancient prow sculptures, oars and photographs of past Royal Barge Processions.
Best for: Kids who love eye-catching displays
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 5 minutes drive from MRT Bang Yi Khan, Bangkok. Call: 02-424-0004
How much: No entry fee for students; B20 per Thai visitor; B200 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Daily 9am–4:30pm
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8. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Known for her timeless style, the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother earned worldwide admiration and left a fashion legacy that still inspires people today. Set within the Grand Palace, the exhibition of this gallery showcases the elegant outfits she wore during her decades of service in Thailand and abroad. The Decades of Style exhibition displays her iconic looks, including gowns designed by French couturier Pierre Balmain, blending Thai silk with modern fashion. The Chud Thai exhibition highlights the eight official styles of Thai national dress created and refined by the Queen Mother. The gallery also features the Woven Dialects exhibition, where kids can see colourful textile art and traditional weaving techniques. In tribute to her passing, the venue has opened its doors to the public for free until further notice.
Best for: Young creators curious about fashion and textiles
Where: The Grand Palace, Bangkok. Call: 02-225-9430
How much: No entry fee (until further notice)
Opening hours: Daily 9am–4:30pm
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9. Children’s Discovery Museum 2
Children’s Discovery Museum 2 is the little sibling of the original museum in Chatuchak (where the popular weekend market is). This gallery was created to bring learning to life for curious kids. These cheerful exhibitions are all about discovery through play, with hands-on zones that spark imagination. Kids can dive into various exhibitions of science, nature, art and technology by touching, building, experimenting and exploring freely. Whether they’re splashing in the water play area, building huge creations with giant blocks or joining fun workshops and outdoor games, this children discovery museum offers a safe environment where every moment feels like a mini adventure.
Best for: Kids who like interactive activities
Where: Thung Khru, 20 minutes drive from Central Rama 3, Bangkok. Call: 02-426-3623
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10am–4pm (closed on Mon)
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10. Bangkok Planetarium
While Bangkok might not always give you an open sky full of stars at night, this children discovery museum lets kids experience the cosmic wonder missing from the Thai capital sky. At this gallery, kids can explore the mysteries of the universe and see displays that show the challenges astronauts face via various exhibitions. The highlight exhibition is the Planetarium Hall, a giant theatre where the dome lights up with stories of stars and galaxies. During the one-hour narrated show, they’ll feel as if they’re travelling through space, hopping from planet to planet. Check the schedule on the website.
Best for: Space-loving kids
Where: Sukhumvit, 5 minutes walk from BTS Ekkamai, Bangkok. Call: 02-391-0544
How much: B30 per kid; B50 per adult
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9am–4pm (closed on Mon)
11. Siam Serpentarium
Did you know Siam Serpentarium is Asia’s only immersive snake museum? This kid friendly museum will make children forget that snakes are scary creatures. In the Immersive Snake Museum exhibition, kids journey through a serpent’s life, from hatching to growing up, by walking through a giant snake mouth and exploring multimedia displays. At the Snake Planet exhibition they can meet over 70 species, including rare giants such as anacondas and golden cobras, all inside realistic habitats. The Naka Theatre exhibition adds even more excitement with light-and-sound legends, human-serpent performances and a bare-handed snake-catching demonstration.
Best for: Kids who love animals
Where: 10 minutes drive from Airport Rail Link Lat Krabang, Bangkok. Call: 02-326-5800
How much: B150 per kid; B350 per adult
Opening hours: Weekdays 10am–4pm; Weekends 10am–5pm
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12. Bangkok Snake Farm
For unique things to do in Bangkok, Bangkok Snake Farm is their dream day out. This isn’t just a “look, a snake” experience, but a full-on educational journey where kids learn everything about snakes inside out. You’ll stroll through a giant walk-through habitat, watch real snake-handling demos (2pm on weekdays and 11am on weekends), venom extraction 11am on weekdays), and meet everything from harmless cuties to the big, majestic types. Part educational, part thrilling, 100% unforgettable. This place is actually part of the Red Cross, so your visit helps support important conservation and safety work too.
Best for: Nature and animal lovers
Where: Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Rama 4 Road, Bangkok. Call: 02-252-0161
How much: B200 for adults; B100 for students (with card presented); B50 for kids
Opening hours: Weekdays 9:30am–3:30pm; weekends 9:30am–1pm
13. Jim Thompson Art Centre
Right in the heart of the city, the Jim Thompson Art Centre is a four-storey building full of things for families to enjoy. It has a cafe, a small library, an art gallery full of exhibitions and a restaurant. The centre’s goal is to make art easy for people of all ages to admire. With a special focus on contemporary work, it features rotating exhibitions, so you can look forward to seeing new artworks throughout the year. In addition to its art, it boasts a picturesque rooftop that provides an inviting space for relaxation.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Siam, 10 minutes walk from BTS National Stadium, Bangkok. Call: 02-001-5470
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Daily 10am–6pm
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14. Bank of Thailand Learning Centre
This kid friendly museum helps kids explore Thailand’s banking history in an engaging way. The Bank of Thailand Learning Centre transforms the old note-printing house and gold depository into an interactive gallery where young visitors can discover early forms of money, such as cowrie shells and bullet money, as well as modern banknotes. You can step into the Ancient Coins Room exhibition, the Thai Banknotes Room exhibition and the Note Printing exhibition, which features a real first-generation printing machine. There’s even a Gold Depository which is a secure vault where a country stores its gold reserves and plenty of interactive exhibitions.
Best for: Kids who enjoy money mysteries
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes drive from MRT Sam Yot, Bangkok. Call: 02-356-7766
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:30am–8pm (closed on Mon)
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15. Investment Discovery Museum
A children discovery museum where kids learn about the stock market in the most playful way possible. The Investment Discovery Museum turns complicated money concepts into fun, interactive exhibitions. Through touch screens, games and exhibitions, kids can explore different zones of the gallery at their own pace. They’ll meet cute Money Monsters that represent financial challenges and friendly SET Heroes who guide them toward smart money choices. Children can try a stock market simulator, plan simple finances through hands-on exhibitions and learn how the Thai stock market works.
Best for: Kids who prefer interactive fun over traditional galleries
Where: 15 minutes walk from MRT Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok. Call: 02-009-9000
How much: No entry fee for students; B100 per adult
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:30am–6pm (closed on Mon)
16. Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
Looking for an underwater adventure without leaving the city? Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World brings the magic of the ocean right into the heart of Bangkok. Kids will be mesmerised by sharks gliding past, playful rays, waddling penguins, seeing the characters from Finding Nemo in real life, and glowing jellyfish. Don’t miss the glass tunnel walk-through, it’s a totally fun thing for kids to do in Bangkok when you feel like you’re swimming alongside the sea creatures. From interactive touch pools to feeding sessions, there are plenty of things to do to make the visit hands-on and unforgettable.
Best for: Underwater lovers
Where: Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Call: 02-842-2000
How much: B1,590
Opening hours: Daily 10am–8pm
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17. Mea Spark
This gallery offers loads of learning opportunities to discover electricity in Thailand from its first light to the future. The gallery is set inside the restored three-storey building of the country’s first power plant. This children discovery museum is all about light, power and electricity exhibitions. Step into the First Electric Light in Siam exhibition to see what life was like before lights switched on. Be wowed by displays showing how electricity spread and helped Thailand grow at the Sustainable Electric Light exhibition. At the Symphony of Light exhibition, futuristic light-and-sound art shows what smart cities and future energy might look like. Kids might even spot a large model electricity-generating machine.
Best for: Kids who prefer interactive fun over traditional galleries
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes walk from MRT Sanam Chai, Bangkok. Call: 02-220-5200
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9am–5pm (closed on Mon)
18. Coin Museum
Coins may be small, but this children’s discovery museum shows kids just how valuable they really are. Supported by the Ministry of Finance, this gallery offers an engaging look at the history of money in Thailand. The Thai Coinage History exhibition takes little learners back to ancient times and guides them through the evolution of coins all the way to the ones we use today. The gallery adopts modern features like interactive panels and a 4D animation on a 360-degree screen that explains the barter system and the origins of currency. Kids can also see rare ancient coins, royal insignia and special decorations found at excavation sites.
Best for: Kids who prefer interactive fun over traditional galleries
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes drive from MRT Sanam Chai, Bangkok. Call: 02-282-0818
How much: B20 per kid; B50 per adult
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm, Weekends 10am–6pm (closed on Mon)
19. River City Bangkok
Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, River City Bangkok is an art gallery and antique centre where kids can find interesting exhibitions at every turn. The first and second floors are all about contemporary art exhibitions, with several galleries showcasing works by both new and well-known artists. Sometimes, the gallery even transforms for special themed events such as Snoopy and Friends or Naruto the Gallery. As you head up to the third and fourth floors, you’ll discover antique shops filled with rare treasure exhibitions like European dolls or Thai porcelain. The fifth floor is a rooftop that sometimes hosts events, such as an open-air cinema.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes walk from MRT Hua Lamphong, Bangkok. Call: 02-237-0077
How much: No entry fee
Opening hours: Daily 10am–8pm
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20. Museum Pier
This kid friendly museum makes Thai art feel like it’s leaping straight off the pages of a book. Inside its sleek three-story building, kids can explore how local art has changed over 200 years via various exhibitions – from early Western influences to today’s modern styles. Following a timeline, the ground floor shows an exhibition about Thailand’s first steps into modern art, the second floor exhibition highlights the rise of art schools and the top floor moves into contemporary creations. With rotating exhibitions and new works by emerging artists, every visit at this gallery becomes a new art adventure.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Bangkok Old Town, 10 minutes walk from MRT Sanam Chai, Bangkok. Call: 082-896-1929
How much: B50 per student; B100 per Thai visitor; B300 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Daily 10am–6pm
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21. Kunawong House Museum
A house that’s been transformed into a gallery. Kunawong House Museum is a place for kids to journey through Thai art. The gallery houses an exhibition that showcases more than 1,000 artworks collected by the owner of the gallery and renowned collector Sermkhun Kunawong. They can explore 19 themed exhibitions filled with ancient objects, Western-influenced pieces, paintings by renowned local artists and unique items such as puppets and marionettes. Outside, kids can run through the Garden of Life exhibition, an open-air gallery filled with a variety of sculptures.
Best for: Little art lovers
Where: Lat Phrao, 10 minutes walk from MRT Chok Chai 4, Bangkok. Call: 061-626-4241
How much: B250 per kid under 10 years old; B450 per adult
Opening hours: Sun 9:30am–6pm
22. Madame Tussauds
This kid friendly museum lets little ones get up close with the stars – and yes, touching is allowed. Madame Tussauds is an interactive wonderland filled with over 90 lifelike wax figures of famous faces from movies, music, sports and history. Kids can walk the red carpet with Hollywood actors like Angelina Jolie, Vin Diesel and Jackie Chan, sing and dance alongside pop icons such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears or pose with superheroes like Spider-Man and Captain America. There are also beloved Thai actors, including Tony Jaa and Mario Maurer. You can shoot hoops with sports legends, meet world figures, explore the arts and science zone and end the visit with a thrilling 4D cinema experience complete with moving seats, wind and water effects.
Best for: Little movie lovers and pop-star fans
Where: 4th Floor, Siam Discovery, Bangkok. Call: 02-658-0060
How much: Starting at B790 per kid and B990 per adult
Opening hours: Daily 10am–7pm
23. Dib Bangkok [NEW!]
This children discovery museum is more than a place to see art. It is a new cultural landmark in Southeast Asia. Set inside a renovated 1980s warehouse, the venue displays contemporary artworks by Thai and international artists across spacious galleries and immersive spaces. It houses the world-class collection of over 1,000 works from the late Petch Osathanugrah, founder and passionate art collector. Through rotating exhibitions, kids can discover pieces by global masters alongside local artists. Highlights include a raw, industrial ground floor with massive pillars, a cone-shaped porcelain chapel gallery and an outdoor sculpture garden with giant stone globes.
Best for: Little art lovers aged 7 and up,
Where: Sukhumvit, 20 minutes walk from BTS Phra Khanong, Bangkok. Call: 02-658-0060
How much: B150 per student (aged 7–18); B250 per student (aged 19-22); B550 per Thai visitor; B700 per foreign visitor
Opening hours: Mon, Thu–Sun 10am–7pm (closed on Tue–Wed)
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24. Thainosaur Museum [NEW!]
If your list of things to do with kids in Bangkok includes a thrilling adventure, Thainosaur Museum brings dinosaurs roaring back to life. Families can move through curated displays of life-sized Thai dinosaurs, including a nearly 30-metre-long specimen, the largest ever discovered in the country. Along the way, they encounter authentic fossils verified by palaeontologists and explore environments that trace how dinosaurs once lived on Thai soil. Rather than feeling like a theme park, the exhibition unfolds as a slow discovery journey, combining scientific research with visual storytelling to help young visitors understand Earth’s ancient past in an engaging way.
Best for: Kids who love to explore
Where: Asiatique The Riverfront, 15 minutes drive from BTS Saphan Taksin, Bangkok. Call: 081-132-1557
How much: B150 per kid; B250 per adult on weekdays and B180 per kid; B290 per adult on weekends
When: Daily 11am–10pm
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