Top 5 Bangkok Museums You Should Visit

One of the best ways to learn about Thailand has to be through its museums. And in Bangkok, the variety is endless. So this week on iTips, I'm going to take you through the best of Bangkok museums, whether you like art, culture, history, or something a little different. For lovers of modern art, Bangkok has the Museum of Contemporary Art. The venue is located a little out of central Bangkok, and the building it is housed in is wow. They have a big collection of art showcasing Thai history by some of the country's best artists. And the art is just amazing. But a special mention must be made of the space. It's bright, huge, and the perfect setting for such incredible local pieces. The big city's bad boy is the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre, or the BACC. It displays a huge plethora of Thai contemporary art and culture, and it also includes music, theatre, film, design, and education. Okay, so I'm here at the Museum of Siam, which is in the same area as the Grand Palace. But basically, it's a museum which looks at Thailand's history and culture in a really modern and innovative way. Now, it's set inside this most beautiful neoclassical mansion, but inside, there's lots of interactive displays, there's really cool exhibitions, things that are really different and very interesting to see. So it's kind of hard to explain here on video, but all I can say to you is honestly, check this place out. It is worth it. And now for the weird, the Forensic Museum. This place is definitely not for the faint-hearted, and is not exactly pretty, but it is interesting. The Sinister Museum is located inside the Siriraj Hospital, and is for the travellers who want to experience something extremely unusual. And then there is the Museum of Counterfeit Goods. Now this is like strolling through the markets, but here, you have a collection of what Thailand is great at counterfeiting. Almost everything. There are piles of counterfeit goods like clothing, and even baby milk formula, that are displayed at this museum after appearing in court throughout the years. Many of the goods are also placed next to the original for some good old spotting the difference. Welcome to Tillikeer Gibbons Museum of Counterfeit Goods. We are open every Monday from 2pm in the afternoon, and every Thursday from 10am every morning. And our museum houses a collection of counterfeit goods, all taken from market stores in Thailand. And on behalf of our clients, we collect these counterfeit goods and we enforce their intellectual property rights here in Thailand. So as you can see, the variety is endless, and the history of Thailand is never ending. So next time you come to Thailand, honestly, trust me and go to a museum because I promise you will love it. I'm Natalie, this is iTips, and I'll see you next time. Get away from Bangkok for a day and experience the floating market at Damnan Saduak, 110 kilometers outside of Bangkok. Discover the Thai countryside en route to Damnan Saduak, and then board a motorized long-tail boat to visit the floating market. This unique tour is only 150 US dollars per person, but you must book now to guarantee this price. Visit our partners at gotodestinations.com and book today. Check out more exclusive iTravel content and don't forget to subscribe. You can also stay up to date with all things iTravel by following us on Twitter and liking our Facebook page. Thanks for watching.