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His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej considers the Srapathum Palace to be an important historical site of the Chakri Dynasty and of the whole nation. It was, for most of her life, the permanent residence of Her Majesty Queen Savang Vadhana, the Queen Grandmother and Her Royal Highness Princess Sri Nagarindra, the Princess Mother also lived there. The Palace is therefore being dedicated as a museum in honor of the late Queen and in acknowledgment of her contributions to the Thai people.
When Her Royal Highness Princess Sri Nagarindra passed away, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej presented the Srapathum Palace as a residence for Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has, in turn, decided to have the palace transformed into a museum, in accordance with the royal initiative of His Majesty the King. The palace museum will serve as a resource center for further studies of the royal activities of Her Majesty Queen Savang Vadhana.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening of Queen Savang Vadhana Museum at Phra Tamnak Yai, Srapathum Palace on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Her Royal Highness presented the Museum to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday anniversary.
The Museum display is divided into two parts:
1. The Exhibition Hall
Divided into two parts; the video room shows the documentary video about Queen Savang Vadhana’s biography and the hall displays the special exhibition.
2. The Main Building (Phra Tamnak Yai)
The Main Building became Her Majesty Queen Savang Vadhana’s permanent residence from 1916 until she passed away in 1955. Her Majesty began outlining the plan of this building, using matches and stems of betel leaves, according to the flow of the wind directions of each season. Then, she assigned architects to design accordingly. Historical evidence suggests that the construction of Phra Tamnak Yai was probably completed during 1914 - 1915.
Moreover, the museum also provides food and souvenirs at the Cafétaria and the Museum Shop, that will be open on Monday - Saturday (except Sunday) from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. On some Saturdays, there are Thai Culinary and Handicraft Classes and short trips. For more information regarding classes or museum activities, please visit the museum facebook or contact the staff at the the Cafétaria and the Museum Shop.
Management
Organization Museum
Important / Interesting artifacts
A selection of correspondence – letters and telegraphs – between Queen Savang Vadhana and various members of the royal family.
Map
Address And Contact Number
Telephone : 02-252-1965-7
Fax : 02-257-0941
Website : https://www.facebook.com/queensavangmuseum/
Operating hours
The Museum will be open during December 19 – 31 March of every year.
It will be open on Monday - Saturday (except Sunday) from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
If interested in visiting the museum, please make a reservation in advance.
For more information, please contact museum staff at 662-252-1965-7
Admission fee
Adults 150.00 Baht
Students 50.00 Baht
Getting There
BTS SkyTrain: Stop at Siam Station.
Bus: Number 15, 25, 40, 54, 79, 204, 501, and 508
Personal Vehicle: Park a vehicle at Siam Paragon Shopping Center. (without any expense for 4 hours)
Proper for General Public
Proper for Children
Credit Card
Advanced Booking
For the big group visitors and require the guide in English, please inform museum in advance.
Disability Information
Museum provide wheelchairs for the disabled and the elder.
FACILITY
For personal vehicle : park at Siam Paragon Shopping Center. (without any expense for 4 hours)
For the tour bus : park near Siam Kempinski Hotel, need to inform the number of car license in advance.