The Coin Museum exclusively presents the history of the currency and uses of coins from prehistoric to modern times. It showcases the ‘real’ coins from ancient civilizations around Southeast Asia, Siamese (Thai) Circulated coins, Commemorative coins, Medals as well as multiple collections of coins from around the World. If you are coin collectors or anyone who is looking for educational activities around Khaosan area, this is the place you should not miss.
What is the highlight?
1. Permanent Exhibition
The first floor presents the evolution of human currency through 4D animations, offering an immersive experience that truly brings visitors to the world of prehistoric currency.
The second floor of the museum presents the story of the currency of ancient civilizations in Southeast Asia and the development of the currency and uses of coin in Thailand.
At the end of the exhibition on this floor, the “International Coin Room” showcases collections of circulated coins from around the World as well as the commemorative coins, which are unique and rare such as the World’s first DNA-embedded coin or the coin which captured a rare meteorite piece inside.
The third floor is the exhibition of the circulated and commemorative coins during the reign of King Rama IX and the current King Rama X. Some versions of coins in this room are still in use but very rare. If you are coin collectors or speculators, this is the room you should not miss. Feel free to ask the museum guide for how to identify the popular model or the trading value in the market. Who knows the coin you have might be worth more than what you think.
2. Museum shop
The museum shop is on the first floor, opposite the ticket counter. You can buy some commemorative coins you see during the exhibition here.
Opening hours
The Coin Museum opens Tuesday to Sunday, except New Year Holiday and Songkran Festival. The operating hours are different between weekdays and weekends. Please find the operating hours below:
– Tuesday to Friday opens from 8:30 until 16:30
– Saturday to Sunday and Public Holiday opens from 10:00 until 18:00
Entrance fee
Visitors can get entrance tickets at the information counter. The tour session starts every 30 minutes.
– Adult (both Thai and non-Thai citizen): 50 Baht per person
– Child aged 10-18 years: 20 Baht per person
– Child aged under 10 years: 0 Baht per person (Free)
– Person aged 60 years up or more with Thai nationality: 0 Baht per person (Free)
– Disabled person: 0 Baht per person (Free)
– Buddhist monk, novice, nun and priest of all religions : 0 Baht per person (Free)
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.
Once you exit Phra Arthit Pier, cross the street, turn right and walk for around 200 meters. On your left, there will be a small alley called Chanasongkram Alley, walk inside the alley and you will be at the Ram Buttri street. Walk along the street for about 300 meters, you will be at the intersection of the Chakrabongse main road where Wat Chana Songkhram is on the right. Turn right and continue to walk for another 270 meters, the entrance of the Coin Museum is on the right.
By Car
You can drive the car to the coin museum and park at the parking lot of the Coin Museum in front of the building. You can enter the facility from Chakrabongse main road.
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
