The Prasart Museum, located on Krungtepkreetha Rd in Huamark, Thailand, is a captivating haven for art and culture enthusiasts. This exquisite museum combines Thai heritage with contemporary artistry, providing visitors with an enriching and immersive experience.
Nestled in the vibrant district of Huamark, The Prasart Museum stands as a tribute to Thailand’s rich cultural tapestry, showcasing a remarkable collection of art and artifacts that span centuries. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by an expertly curated selection of traditional and modern works that beautifully illustrate the evolution of Thai artistry. The museum’s architecture harmoniously blends modern design with traditional elements, creating a serene environment for exploration. Each exhibit is thoughtfully placed to guide visitors through the captivating story of Thai culture, history, and craftsmanship. The Prasart Museum is not just an exhibition space; it’s a cultural dialogue that invites you to immerse yourself in the intricacies of Thailand’s artistic heritage. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a curious traveler, this museum promises a memorable experience that deepens your appreciation for the beauty of Thai culture. Discover the unique narratives depicted in its diverse collections and take a moment to reflect in the tranquil surroundings of this hidden gem. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a cultural retreat at The Prasart Museum, where art and history intertwine to inspire and educate.
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The Prasart Museum is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Krungtepkreetha Rd Huamark, Thailand
You can reach out to The Prasart Museum at 3793607 for any inquiries about your visit or special events.
This enchanted garden with its amazing temples that have been lovingly restored by Mr. Prasart and his team, is one of the most amazing sites in Southeast Asia. The globe-trotting Mr. Prasart spotted the loss of Thailand’s decorative and religious treasures four decades ago and has since spent his time, talent and fortune on gathering them—sometimes reviving long lost building and gardening techniques—on this once-remote corner of Bangkok’s suburbs. Now it’s quite easy to get to as its just a couple of blocks off the airport highway, but it’s as peaceful as ever. I visit every time I’m in Bangkok. Sometimes Mr. Prasart is there himself to greet visitors—a very kind and gentle presence amidst his amazing life’s work.
Tucked away off a side road, this museum is well worth the effort to visit. Taxis are the easiest way to get there & it is only a couple of minutes walk to a main road to hail a taxi once you are done. The private grounds are accessed through one of several large gates, and you are greeted by your guide shortly thereafter. Tours take around one hour & are not strenuous. During the tour you walk around the grounds & enter several buildings. You are able to take photos during this time except within the last building. All artifacts are interesting & your guide will have histories of each to relate over the course of the tour. Entry is 1000 THB per person & you are required to call & book a time prior to attending. Highly recommended.
If you really want to know about Thai culture, visit this museum; you will have to make an appointment, as only few visitors are allowed at the same time and a guide is assigned to every group of visitors.The visit takes about 2 hours.Marvelous buildings, beautiful furniture and artefacts in their natural surroundings.
Our visit to The Prasart Museum was the highlight of our trip! It is done by appointment, so there are no crowds to contend with. We also had a very funny and engaging guide in Peter. We toured the entire estate with its magnificent buildings and priceless antiques. What is most interesting is the collector, Mr. Prasart. One man owns all these priceless treasures and started collecting at the tender age of 12. His dream was to go around the world and bring back Thai as well as Asian treasures so that the Thai people can learn from their history. After the tour, we got to meet the man himself. Very unassuming and it was indeed a pleasure to meet such an honourable man. We bought the coffee table book which he so graciously signed for us. Thank you so much, Mr. Prasart for sharing your collection to your people and to visitors like us. Thanks to Peter as well who took us around and gave a wonderful insight of these treasures. I would highly, highly recommend this place!
We visited this private museum yesterday. Peter, who showed us around, was full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. We met the owner at the beginning and at the end of the tour –what a lovely, quiet, unassuming man and what a tremendous achievement! We loved the lush garden setting and appreciated the fact that, every time it was necessary to remove shoes to enter the typical Thai buildings, there were several garden seats nearby to sit on.
The Prasart Museum is a treasure. Actually ‘museum’ is a misnomer. This is an extraordinary experience that encompasses beautiful antiquities, carefully collected and lovingly conserved, housed in faithfully replica historic buildings that are themselves serenely set in extensive landscaped grounds. It’s an oasis of calm, located not far from the busy Expressway that goes to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If one woke up here, you might think you’d arrived in heaven. Visits are guided by Khun Peter, an affable and knowledgeable person. It’s not a history lesson. He gives the information at a measured pace, allowing visitors to absorb the ambience and savour the special quality of the art for themselves. It’s the most effective celebration of the various Buddhist influences on Thai culture that I’ve seen. A highlight of the visit was to meet Khun Prasart. He created the museum in 1981 and is still adding treasures. A kindly and interesting man – modest, too – he refers to himself nowadays as ‘the head gardener’. We were told that the private estate and collection will be charitably passed by him to Thailand as a foundation. How much merit is that?Visits (minimum of two persons) need to be pre-arranged and seem to be conducted just one at a time. We went at noon but, at this hotter time of the year, earlier in the morning would be more sensible.In terms of ‘most sees’ in or near Bangkok, this experience is on a par with visiting Jim Thompson’s house. Well worth the 25 minute taxi ride (250 baht) out of central Bankgkok.
This is not your average museum, more a private estate that is accessible by appointment. It’s a little out of the way relative to downtown Bangkok, but well worth the 20-30 min taxi ride (less than US$10 via Grab). You need to book ahead of time through your tour guide, the hotel concierge, etc. as you cannot show up without an appointment. The museum houses priceless antiques and artifacts that are arranged in different buildings throughout the estate. Some original architectural elements have been combined with reproductions, resulting in a truly unique outcome. The owner has spent decades assembling original art from all of over Southeast Asia, and the museum’s tour guide can explain all the details during the tour which takes approx 1 hour with additional time for questions and answers. There is a gift shop with some antiques and craft items for sale if you are so inclined and want to invest into an original piece that has been curated by the expert owner.
A must if you are in Bangkok. A 30 minute taxi ride (you need to book entry before you go) and you end up in an enchanted garden displaying the amazing collection amassed by Mr Prasart over his lifetime. The collection of treasures are displayed in a series of restored or reproduction traditional Thai buildings. Mr Peter who clearly is enthralled by looking after the collection is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Go there, you wont be disappointed.
The Prasart Museum is a beautiful home with even better gardens. It’s a bit of a hassle to make the required appointment, but it was definitely worth it! The best bet (and what we did) is to ask your hotel to contact them and make the appointment. The Prasart Museum’s number is +66-2-379-3601. They only make reservations within 10 days of the day you’ll be there, but we had no trouble with that. They’re closed Monday.The gardens and ponds were so pretty! You get a private tour with Mr. Prasart’s right hand man, he was a very friendly guy. All told I think we were there for 90 minutes. We really liked the place.
Incredible art collectionShould be more famousBooked in advanceFew tourists bother to book in advanceAs a result we had aprivate tour