One of Bangkok's newest museums, opened in 2010, the Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall recounts the rich history of Bangkok's royal city, referred to locally as Rattanakosin Island. This new generation museum is targeted mostly at Thais, and uses an impressive array of technological tricks to lure in the locals, who have something of an extreme disdain for museums. Although it aims to attract Thais, the museum will still be of interest to western visitors.
The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is located near the Golden Mount and Loha Prasat, in one of the old buildings along Ratchadamnoen Road. "Rattanakosin" is the name of the original royal city area of Bangkok, where the Grand Palace, Wat Po and National Museum are located. The museum recounts the history of this area of Bangkok, and thus the history of the current ruling dynasty.
Grand Palace Model
Exhibition