Southeast Asian Ceramics Museum
About This Museum
It's a little-known fact that some of the most exquisite ancient kilns were fired not in China or Japan, but right here in Southeast Asia. Tucked away within the modern, bustling campus of Bangkok University, this museum is a quiet sanctuary dedicated entirely to the region's earthy, understated pottery. You'll find everything from the elegant, green-glazed Sawankhalok jars that traveled as far as the Philippines to more rustic, unglazed burial pots from ancient Khmer sites. It’s a wonderfully intimate space that feels less like a formal institution and more like a curated treasure chest, telling a profound story of trade, ritual, and daily life through clay.
Collection Highlights
The star exhibits are undoubtedly the celadon wares from Sukhothai and Sawankhalok, with their distinctive sea-green glaze and graceful fish motifs. Don't miss the fascinating collection of kendi, those quirky spouted drinking vessels used across the archipelago.
Visitor Information
Finding it is part of the adventure—just head to the Rangsit campus and ask any student for directions; they're used to it. It's a perfect detour if you're already in Pathum Thani and want a break from Bangkok's bigger museums.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a clean, modern structure typical of a university campus, which makes the ancient treasures inside feel all the more special and surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ประเทศไทย, ตำบลคลองหนึ่ง, เทศบาลเมืองท่าโขลง, อำเภอคลองหลวง, จังหวัดปทุมธานี, ประเทศไทย
Phone: +66 2 407 3888 2890
