Chao Sam Phraya National Museum

DESTINATION: Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
THAI NAME: พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติเจ้าสามพระยา
LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang in Ayutthaya Province
GPS: 14.351040, 100.561782

The Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is perfect for history buffs who admire fine arts and handicraft of the Ayutthaya period. Housed in the museum are various original antiques, mostly made of gold and decorated with precious jewels. In addition, there are various antique bronze Buddha images and famous carved panels. Of note is a receptacle in the Thai Pavilion that contains relics of the Lord Buddha and other objects of art that are over 500 years old.

The museum which is located on Rochana Road, opposite the city wall is open daily from 09.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. (Admission fee is 150 Baht). For more information, call: 0 3524 1587