Information
Prayoonbhandakharn the Buddha Images Museum was originally a Dhamma studies hall. It was built in 1885 as a place for monks and novices to study Buddhist scriptures. Later in 1916, the former Ministry of Public Instruction used this hall as the first public library in Thailand. In 2007, ancient relics of the Buddha and antiquities were discovered, as a result, Buddha’s relics from Sri Lanka was enshrined here, along with Buddha images and Buddhist amulets which were excavated. The museum is named “Prayoonbhandakharn the Buddha Images Museum”.
Information from: website https://www.watprayoon.com
Management
Organization Museum
Important / Interesting artifacts
Buddha's relics Ancient Buddha images
Map
Address And Contact Number
Telephone : 024 661 693
Fax : 024 669 498
Website : https://www.watprayoon.com
Email : phon_sommana@hotmail.com
Operating hours
Open daily at 08.00 am - 06.00 pm.
Admission fee
Free admission
Getting There
With private car: From Victory Monument, drive along Phayathai Road to Pathumwan Intersection. Then turn right, go straight to Rama 1 Road until reaching Kasat Suek Intersection. Then turn left, go straight to Krung Kasem Road until reaching Noppawong Intersection. Then turn right, go straight to Luang Road until reaching Worachak intersection. Turn left and drive along Chakkrawat Road. Then cross The Phra Pok Klao Bridge to Prajadhipok Road. Drive for 700 m, then make a u-turn at Ban Khaek Intersection. Then drive for 350 m and slight right to Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge. Then drive under the bridge and stay left. Then drive for 50 m and turn left to Wat Prayunwongsawat Worawihan. The destination is inside.
By bus: Bus lines 142, 140, 141, 558, 138, 21, 75.
Proper for General Public
Proper for Children
Credit Card
Advanced Booking
Reservation is not needed.
FACILITY
Free parking