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The Erawan Museum

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Meet the legendary giant three-headed elephant just outside Bangkok!

Enjoy an immersive cultural experience blending art and faith in a three-story indoor and outdoor space—also a great photo spot.

Overview
🏛️ Erawan Museum
With its distinctive architecture featuring a giant elephant—one of Thailand’s symbols—sculpted atop the building, Erawan Museum is a must-see landmark that leaves a lasting impression on visitors to Bangkok. Built to showcase Thailand’s history and traditions, the museum is divided into three sections.

• Level 1: Exhibits introducing the museum’s construction process and background
• Level 2: Displays of artistic decorations made from various materials, featuring four ornamental bronze columns
• Inside the elephant: Connected by a spiral staircase (the elephant’s legs), offering a chance to explore its unique interior spaces
Opening hours
Opening hours : 09:00 ~ 19:00
Last Admission Time : 5:00 PM
※ Ticket redemption and admission are not available after this time.
Child policy
Infants : 0~5age / Children : 6~14age / Adults : 15age~
Children's ages may be verified upon admission. Please present a passport if requested by the ticket counter staff. To ensure a smooth admission process, saving a photo of the passport on a mobile phone is recommended.
Additional Information & Notes
❗ Important Notice
Wearing traditional Thai costumes brought from outside is strictly prohibited.
A THB 400 surcharge will apply if an outside traditional costume is worn.
Photography is restricted in certain areas. Please follow the instructions of the on-site staff at all times.
👗 Dress Code
Sleeveless tops, short shorts, and short skirts are not permitted.
Guests wearing inappropriate attire may rent a long skirt at the temple entrance before entering.
🎧 Audio Guide
The audio guide service is free of charge. (Scan the QR code at the counter.)
Headphone rental is available for THB 50 and can be collected at the Muang Boran counter.
No rental fee is charged when using personal headphones.
Audio guides are available in the following languages:
Korean, English, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Japanese

Location & directions

  • When booking a vehicle with Monkey Travel
    Please enter your destination as “The Erawan Museum.”
  • BTS
    The Erawan Museum is located about a 13-minute walk from Chang Erawan (BTS) Station—exit through Exit 1.
  • Taxi
    Search for “พิพิธภัณฑ์ ช้าง เอราวัณ” or “The Erawan Museum” on Google Maps, then show the result to your driver.

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