Bangkok Folk Museum

Are you interested in the folk history and folk art? Then during your trip to Bangkok you must visit Bangkok Folk Museum. Bangkok Folk Museum is a unique museum that gives you an insight to the daily lives of the people of Thailand. If you want to know little details about the way of living in Thailand you are sure to find this museum quite interesting. Bangkok Folk Museum is situated in Charoenkrung road near the central post office. The museum remains open only during the weekends. So make sure to visit this museum one weekend during your stay in Bangkok.

Bangkok Folk museum is a beautiful museum in the city of Bangkok. Unlike other museums in Bangkok, the folk museum is not situated in any old palace, royal residence or a teak house. The building that houses this museum is an ordinary Bangkok Family house. This Bangkok family house is the greatest attraction of this museum. The Bangkok family house is almost 70 years old and is decorated with traditional Bangkok furniture.

Inside this Bangkok Folk Museum you will see a lavish display of things that relate to the day to day lively hood in Bangkok. The items include household items which include utensils and items with ceremonial significance. These items relate to the life and culture of the common people of Thailand. As the items displayed in this museum dates back to almost the time of World War II, this museum has a historical significance as well. The museum presents a living scenario of middle class citizens of Bangkok during the period of World War II. Each of the items are classified and exhibited carefully and precisely to give the visitor a clear idea of that era. The owner of the museum is Mrs Waraporn Surawadee. Admission to the museum is free during the weekends.

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