Royal Barges National Museum

This shed, where several royal barges are displayed, is located on Khlong (canal) Bangkok Noi off the Chao Phraya River not far from Phra Pin Klao Bridge. The barges were used on royal occasions and formerly served as war vessels.

The most beautiful barge is "Suphannahong" used by the king only when he made his royal river procession for the Kathin Ceremony, a Buddhist tradition of offering robes to monks, usually during October or November. The unique design and decorative details of each barge should be of great interest to all visitors. The shed is open everyday except annual holidays from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Admission fee is 30 baht. Visitors can rent a boat at Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace to visit the museum and way of life along the khlong.

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