National Museum
Established in a former royal palace built in 1887, the National Museum is the best place to acquaint yourself with Thai history. It holds one of the world's best collections of Southeast Asian art and artifacts, beginning with ceramic utensils and bronzeware from northeastern Thailand's Ban Chiang culture (2000–900 BC). Most of the masterpieces from the northern provinces are displayed here, not in museums there.
Free guided tours in English take place on Wednesday and Thursday, usually at 9:30 am.
