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    theTripPacker •  December 02 , 2014

    The Queens Gallery on Ratchadamnoen Road

    Ratchadamnoen road is famous not only for its significance in Thai history, but also because of the attractions on and nearby this road. Within 5-10 minutes by car, you can get to many of Bangkok’s attractions such as Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium, Khaosarn road, the Grand Palace, Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, and more.

    Of the attractions available, those of you who are art fanatics may want to stop by and visit “The Queen’s Gallery”. This 5-storey building covering a total of 3,700 square meters is home to many works of art by Thailand’s past, present, and up-coming artists. The Queen’s Gallery has permanent as well as rotating exhibitions all year round.

    Originally, the building was a branch of Bangkok Bank PCL. They hosted several competitions to support the Arts and Crafts Foundation that is under Royal Patronage. With money donated to the foundation and given to H.M. the Queen, she asked that the building be renovated and turned into a gallery using those funds. The gallery was named after her, and has been officially open since August 9th 2003. You can find The Queen’s Gallery at the end of Ratchadamnoen Klang road, nearby Phanfa Leelat Bridge, just across Mahakan Fort. 

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    theTripPacker •  December 02, 2014
    • A variety of methods used to create these pieces can be seen.
    • Miniature sculptures to form a bigger picture.
    • Works from art competitions.
    • Abstract.
    • Works from renowned Thai artists.
    • The royals beside children.
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    theTripPacker •  December 02, 2014

    Editor's Comment

    • Strong point:
    • The location of the gallery makes it easily accessible. If you are visiting attractions in the area, you may want to drop by to take a look. It costs only 30 Baht.
    • Weak point:
    • Many pieces contain little to no information about them.
    • Conclusion:
    • Many visitors who’ve been here once come back again because of the gallery’s rotating exhibitions. If you are interested in the works of Thai artists or just a fan of art in general, visit The Queen’s Gallery while you’re on Ratchadamnoen road.
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    theTripPacker •  December 02 , 2014

    General Info

    Address : 101, Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd., Bowon Niwet Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, 10200

    GPS : 13.756398,100.505156

    Contact no. : 02 281 5360 -1

    Fax : 02 281 5359

    E-mail : info@queengallery.org

    Website : www.queengallery.org

    Opening Hrs. : 10.00-19.00; Closed on Wednesdays

    Entrance Fee : 30 Baht

    Best time : Any time of the year

    Highlight : A showcase of works by art competition winners, as well as works from Thai artists.

    Activities : Sight-seeing

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    theTripPacker •  December 02 , 2014

    How to get there

    The gallery is at the end of Ratchadamnoen Klang road, at the foot of Phanfa Leelat Bridge, just across Mahakan Fort. Drive down Ratchadamnoen Klang towards Ratchadamnoen Nok road.

    Bus Number: 1, 12, 15, 39, 44, 47, 59, 60, 70, 79, 503, 509, 511, 512

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    theTripPacker •  December 02, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  December 02, 2014
    • The gallery has permanent and rotating exhibits all year round.
    • All together 4 floors to visit.
    • A variety of methods used to create these pieces can be seen.
    • Admiration.
    • Works from art competitions.
    • Miniature sculptures to form a bigger picture.
    • Buy souvenirs from the shop.
    • Abstract.
    • Books and replicas of artworks available here.
    • Postcards, notebooks, and other items for sale.
    • Enjoy a drink from the gallery's cafe.
    • Exterior view of The Queen's Gallery
    • Paintings showing loyalty to the King.
    • H.M. Queen Sirikit
    • Paintings celebrating the 84th anniversary.
    • Different artists use different methods.
    • Hand-written work of art.
    • Celebrating the 84th anniversary.
    • More images showing loyalty to the royal family.
    • The royals beside children.
    • Works from renowned Thai artists.
    • Some pieces are more difficult to understand than others.
    • The Queen's Gallery
    • The Gallery Cafe.
    • The Gallery Shop
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