Bangkokian Museum
About This Museum
This place is a little time capsule tucked away down a quiet alley, and what makes it so special is how it feels less like a formal museum and more like you've stepped right into a 20th-century Bangkok home. The main draws are two beautifully preserved houses from the early 1900s, filled to the brim with everyday objects that tell the story of the family who lived here. You'll wander through rooms where everything is left just as it was—from the old-fashioned kitchenware and vintage sewing machines to family photos and weathered furniture. It’s an incredibly intimate look at middle-class life from a bygone era, all contained within a peaceful, almost secret, garden compound.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is in the two main houses, where you'll find everything from antique medicine bottles and traditional ceramic water jars to old wooden cabinets and personal letters. It's all the ordinary stuff that makes it feel so real.
Visitor Information
It's free to enter, though donations are welcome, and it's hidden on a small soi near Charoenkrung Road—so keep an eye out for the sign! The hours can be a bit limited, so it's best to check ahead before you go.
Architecture & Building
The two main buildings are classic early-20th-century Thai-Chinese homes; think raised wooden structures with tall shuttered windows, high ceilings for airflow, and weathered teak floors that creak underfoot.
Contact & Location
Address: พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวบางกอก, ซอยเจริญกรุง 43, หมอเพชรหมอพลอย, แขวงสี่พระยา, เขตบางรัก, กรุงเทพมหานคร, 10500, ประเทศไทย
Phone: +66 2 233 7027
Website: Visit Website
