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The Queens Gallery on Ratchadamnoen Road

Date of observation: 21/01/2012 By The TripPacker

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Editor's Comment

Good point: The location of the gallery makes it easily accessible. If you are visiting attractions in the area, you may want to drop by to take a look. It costs only 30 Baht.

Bad Point: Many pieces contain little to no information about them.

Summary: Many visitors who’ve been here once come back again because of the gallery’s rotating exhibitions. If you are interested in the works of Thai artists or just a fan of art in general, visit The Queen’s Gallery while you’re on Ratchadamnoen road.

01 The TripPacker's Review

The Queens Gallery on Ratchadamnoen Road

Ratchadamnoen road is famous not only for its significance in Thai history, but also because of the attractions on and nearby this road. Within 5-10 minutes by car, you can get to many of Bangkok’s attractions such as Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium, Khaosarn road, the Grand Palace, Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, and more.


  • Exterior view of The Queen's GalleryExterior view of The Queen's Gallery
  • The gallery has permanent and rotating exhibits all year round.The gallery has permanent and rotating exhibits all year round.
  • All together 4 floors to visit.All together 4 floors to visit.
  • Hand-written work of art.Hand-written work of art.
  • Different artists use different methods.Different artists use different methods.
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Make sure you always

  • Please do not make loud noises.
  • Please do not touch the art works.
  • Photography is permitted only in some areas.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed inside.
  • Please turn your mobile phones to ‘silent’ mode.
  • Smoking is not permitted.
  • Weapons and sharp objects are not permitted.

อ่านต่อ

Of the attractions available, those of you who are art fanatics may want to stop by and visit “The Queen’s Gallery”. This 5-storey building covering a total of 3,700 square meters is home to many works of art by Thailand’s past, present, and up-coming artists. The Queen’s Gallery has permanent as well as rotating exhibitions all year round.

Originally, the building was a branch of Bangkok Bank PCL. They hosted several competitions to support the Arts and Crafts Foundation that is under Royal Patronage. With money donated to the foundation and given to H.M. the Queen, she asked that the building be renovated and turned into a gallery using those funds. The gallery was named after her, and has been officially open since August 9th 2003. You can find The Queen’s Gallery at the end of Ratchadamnoen Klang road, nearby Phanfa Leelat Bridge, just across Mahakan Fort. 

  • A variety of methods used to create these pieces can be seen.
  • Miniature sculptures to form a bigger picture.
  • Works from art competitions.
  • Abstract.
  • Works from renowned Thai artists.
  • The royals beside children.

02 General Info + How to go

The Queens Gallery

Address : 101, Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd., Bowon Niwet Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, 10200
GPS : 13.756398,100.505156
Contact no. : 02 281 5360 -1
Fax : 02 281 5359
E-mail : info@queengallery.org
Website : www.queengallery.org
Opening Hrs. : 10.00-19.00; Closed on Wednesdays
Entrance Fee : 30 Baht
Best time : Any time of the year
Highlight : A showcase of works by art competition winners, as well as works from Thai artists.
Activities : Sight-seeing

 

How to get there


The gallery is at the end of Ratchadamnoen Klang road, at the foot of Phanfa Leelat Bridge, just across Mahakan Fort. Drive down Ratchadamnoen Klang towards Ratchadamnoen Nok road.

Bus Number: 1, 12, 15, 39, 44, 47, 59, 60, 70, 79, 503, 509, 511, 512

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