The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 09.00 - 16.30

 

The museum is located in the Ratsadakorn-bhibhathana Building, just inside the main visitor's gate at the Grand Palace. It is the gift of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her SUPPORT Foundation to the people of Thailand. In 1976, Her Majesty created SUPPORT to further encourage the production of traditional Thai handicrafts.

 

The establishment of the museum embodies Her Majesty's efforts to assure the preservation of Thailand's textile arts for future generations. 

 

The museum's mission is to collect, display, and preserve textiles from Southeast, South, and East Asia, with a special emphasis on the textiles of and related to the Royal Court and to serve as a centre for all who wish to learn about textiles past and present.

 

It is open from 9.00-16.30. Last admission is at 15.30. Admission to the museum is included in your Grand Palace entry fee; please show your palace ticket at the ticket dest for museum admission.

 

For those wishing only to visit the museum, admission fee is; Adult: 150 baht, Senior (over 65): 80 baht, Students (with ID): 50 baht, Youth (12-18): 50 baht, Children (under 12): free.