The Baan Chao Phraya Art Gallery is located next to Santichaiprakarn Park and Phra Sumen Fort. This historic building has been renovated into an art gallery under the patronage of PTT Group, Thailand’s largest oil and petrochemical company. It is showcasing art pieces of both old and new Thai artists, as well as providing opportunities for youth to showcase their art through an annual art exhibition.
What is the highlight?
1. Temporary Exhibition
The gallery presents art exhibitions, each lasting 1-2 months and featuring a diverse range of art forms from paintings and sculptures to the digital arts.
The famous annual exhibition only at this art gallery is the “PTT Art Awards Exhibition”. Every year, the PTT Group, in collaboration with Silpakorn University, the leading art university in Thailand, organizes an art exhibition on a specific theme. The selected art pieces will be showcased in the exhibition, providing opportunities for youth and the general public to showcase their artistic talents and winning a cash prize.
You can find and inquire about the latest exhibitions through the gallery’s communication channels below.
2. Weekend Activities
Once in a while, the art gallery organizes a workshop during the weekend. If you’re staying in the Khaosan area over the weekend, you can participate in activities, such as tote bag painting, collage workshops, crafting flower garland, etc. Weekend activities change throughout the year, and you can find more information through the gallery’s communication channels below as well.
Opening hours
Baan Chao Phraya Art Gallery opens every Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 until 18:00. (Closed on Monday)
Entrance fee
Free for everyone. Just go inside.
Contact
– Email: artsgalleryatbanchaophraya@gmail.com
– Telephone: (66) 098 258 5678 (Operates in Thai language)
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTTArtGalleryAtBanChaoPhraya/
How to get there?
If you stay in the Khaosan area, for sure you can easily walk there. In case you did not stay in this area, here are our recommendations.
By Boat
Take the Chaophraya Express Boat to Phra Arthit Pier and Baan Chao Phraya Art Gallery is on the right side, right at the entrance of the pier.
By TukTuk/Taxi
The driver may offer or charge you an overpriced rate but you can always negotiate for a lower price. It is better to negotiate first before entering the vehicle.
There are many interesting places nearby within walking distance. You can find more information about the transportation in this area from this link
