Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall (Nitasrattanakosin) tells the story of Bangkok's ancient royal capital in nine multimedia rooms on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue – from its splendor and ceremonies to its architecture, communities, and daily life. The exhibition can be explored as part of a guided tour. Tours depart every 30 minutes from 9:30 a.m., with the last tour at 3:00 p.m., for a maximum of 32 people at a time. The hall is divided into two routes, each approximately two hours long: the first covers seven rooms, the second two.

This makes it the best-structured museum in the old city and an ideal starting point for a day exploring the Grand Palace and the temples. One route is sufficient for most visitors; those wishing to see both areas should begin before 1 p.m., according to the museum. To conclude the visit, the Rattanakosin Sky View on the top floor is highly recommended, offering a magnificent view of the Loha Prasat of Wat Ratchanatdaram, the Mahakan Fort, and the Golden Mountain.

The hall is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (including public holidays), and closed on Mondays. Foreign visitors pay 100 baht, Thai citizens 70 baht. Children, students enrolled in Thailand, visitors over 60, monks, and people with disabilities have free entry. The hall is located at Ratchadamnoen Klang 100, a short walk from the Golden Mountain.