National Museum of Siam: Quintessence of Thai Culture

#bangkoktrips The Museum of Siam (Museum of Siam) is located in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a museum that displays Thai history, culture and society.The predecessor of the museum was the office building of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand from 1920 to 1989. Later, the original palace was demolished and a neoclassical building was built. In 2006, the ruins of the palace were discovered during the archaeological search. Historical background and architectural style The Siam Museum is close to the subway entrance, with a large flow of people and many tourists.The architectural style of the museum is neoclassical and the appearance is goose yellow.The interior of the museum is connected by a corridor with multiple exhibition halls. It used to be the office of the Ministry of Commerce. Now it is divided into more than a dozen exhibition halls according to different themes, including food, clothing, education, religion, tradition, architecture, history and other aspects. Exhibition content and features The museum's exhibitions are rich and diverse, including the following features： Goddess of Fortune: There is a statue of the Goddess of Fortune about 4 meters high in the exhibition hall in the middle of the second floor. Legend has it that she is the only daughter of a family, kind-hearted and helpful. Daily life items: In the display cabinets on both sides of the Goddess of Fortune, there are small commodities and daily life items familiar to Thais, such as tin biscuit boxes, plastic milk tea cups, ordinary slippers, etc. Interactive experience: The museum not only displays objects, but also provides a wealth of interactive experiences. Visitors can choose Thai cuisine in the restaurant, feel the class of Thai students in the classroom, and learn about Thailand's iconic religious objects in the store. Studio: There is also a studio that provides costumes from different periods in Thailand. Visitors can change into their favorite clothes to take pictures as a souvenir. Visit information Visitors can purchase tickets (100 baht) in the service area on the first floor, and then board the second and third floors to visit. The exhibitions in the museum vividly introduce the development history of Thailand through multimedia technology and interactive exhibitions. Strolling through the exhibition hall, visitors will forget that this is a museum, as if they have walked into a children's paradise full of laughter and laughter.