If you walk at the intersection of Rama 1 and Phaya Thai roads, you will notice several popular landmarks. MBK Shopping mall is on one corner, Siam Discovery Center is on another, and just across MBK on a third corner you will find the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Take a ride on the BTS Skytrain to National Stadium station and take a trip with us inside the BACC. Forget about shopping for a day and open your mind to contemporary thai art and thai culture, and maybe learn a thing or two.

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, initiated by the government, was not an easy project to complete. The purpose of this modern tower is to allow students and citizens to learn about art and history, to engage visitors in exchanging thoughts and ideas, and to mark the beginning of a bigger project to turn Bangkok into a world-class fine arts hub.

Inside the BACC, you will witness many styles of art. Some of the collections on display are permanent pieces of the centre while others rotate or are temporary. Once inside, walk to the center, and look up. It becomes obvious that a tremendous amount of work and thought was put into this building. The architecture of the building is designed to allow just enough light to illuminate the interior without damaging the collections. Bangkok is serious about art available for the masses.

The interior is divided into 10 floors. However, only floors 1 to 9 is open to the public. Here is the breakdown of the floors.

Floor 1: Multi Purpose room for any event or activity.

Floor 3-4: Galleries for artists to get together and display their work. Coffee shops and restaurants can be found on these floors as well.

Floor 5: Meeting room, projector room for movies, and theater for performances.

Floor 7-9: Massive 3,000 square meter rooms for visual art performances such as concerts.

Now that we’ve given you the basic information about the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, its up to you to walk inside and explore various forms of art. Maybe you might find something that will inspire you or make you see things in a different light.

Special Facilities

• Handicapped toilets
• An elevator for the visually impaired.
•  Elevators go on every floor. Special elevators for the handicapped and senior citizens available on the 3rd floor.

Address : 939 Rama 1 ,Wang Mai Sub - district,Pathum Wan,Bangkok 10330

GPS : N13 44 46.69, E100 31 49.23

Contact no. : 02 214 6630-8 Fax : 02 214 6639

Website : www.bacc.or.th

Opening Hours : Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 – 21.00; Closed Mondays

Entrance Fee : Free entry to permanent exhibits. Prices for highlight exhibitions, concerts, and special events will vary.

Best time : Any time of the year. Check website for updates about events.

Highlight : The BACC houses hundreds of art pieces made by Thai and international artists.

Activities : Learn more about art/ read and relax in the library/ view art.

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is located at the corner of Rama 1 rd. – Phaya Thai rd. Intersection; facing MBK and Siam Discovery Center.

CAR
The only entrance for cars is on Phaya Thai Rd. Parking is limited and found on levels B1 and B2 of the building.

BTS Sky Train
The BACC 3rd floor entrance is connected to the BTS, National Stadium Station.

BUS
15, 16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 36, 40, 47, 48, 50, 54, 73, 79, 93, 141, 159, 204, 501, 508, 529

BOAT

Saen-Saeb canal route (Phanfa Bridge – Pratunam direction), get off ate Saphan Hua Chang pier, 300 m. from the Art Centre.