[2025 Bangkok Attraction] Travel Guide for Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles (Updated Jan)
Museums
Address:
The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening times:
Opens at 9:00-16:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+66 2 225 9430
Silk Memories: A Journey to the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in Bangkok.
Day 1:
In the early morning, I strolled through the Grand Palace area in Bangkok and arrived at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Located within the Grand Palace, this museum was established to honor Queen Sirikit's contributions to traditional Thai textile culture. As I stepped into the exhibition hall, a dazzling display of silk unfolded before my eyes. Various traditional garments shimmered under the lights, showcasing Thailand's culture and history. I was deeply captivated by the handwoven techniques on display. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the fabrics seemed to whisper stories of time. After lunch, I participated in a handicraft workshop, where I got to feel the delicate texture of silk and experience the unique charm of this traditional craft.
Day 2:
On the second day, I chose to visit the museum again, this time focusing on the clothing series designed by Queen Sirikit herself. Each piece in the exhibition was filled with the Queen's fashion sense and interpretation of Thai culture. Afterwards, I went to a special section of the museum to watch a short film about Thai silk craftsmanship. The film detailed the entire process from raising silkworms to weaving fabric. In the afternoon, I picked out a handmade silk scarf from the museum's shop as a memento of this journey.
This journey of encountering traditional craftsmanship not only gave me a deeper understanding of Thailand's cultural heritage but also made me appreciate the precious beauty of this tradition.
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Art through Thai fabric
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- The Queen Sirikit Museum is located at the Ratsadakorn Phiphat Hall. The front building is a single-story round building connected to the 2-story building at the back in the Grand Palace. It was established according to the royal wish of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to be a learning center about fabrics, as well as the history of clothing, and the national identity reflected through the royal costumes of various eras.
- Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, Ratsadakorn Phiphat Hall, in the Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District
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Bangkok | The area around the Grand Palace is also great to explore | Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.
These super beautiful buildings are all around the Grand Palace~
After visiting the Grand Palace, just take a stroll around and you'll see it~
One is Queen Sirikit's textile museum
It introduces the entire history of clothing evolution in Thailand
And displays many of the queen's beautiful dresses😍
Truly exquisite~ Each one is so lavish~ I'm so envious
((But since photography is not allowed📷, there are no pictures here
Next is a government office
Well, this is His Majesty the Emperor's office
This building is really super super tall!!
Just look at the elephant🐘 at the entrance and you'll understand the contrast~
It feels like you're in Europe here~ It has a very exotic atmosphere~
I want to go to Hong Kong to play~ I want to check in at the beautiful buildings in Hong Kong~
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Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
This place is a very large convention and exhibition hall that has recently been renovated. To visit there by MRT, just leave the blue line MRT at Queen Sirikit MRT station and exit the station straight to underground exhibition hall. There are many restaurants and coffee shops on site. Very impressive location, architecture and lakeview!
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