Train Railway Museum
Train Railway Museum
Located within Bangkok’s old main railway hub, Hua Lamphong Station, the Thai Railway Museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the nation’s rail heritage. The museum is situated to the left of the station’s main entrance. It operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with free admission. The exhibits include artifacts spanning over a century, though they are displayed without extensive explanatory signage.
Our Thoughts: The building itself which used to house Bangkok’s main railway station is well worth a look. It dates back to 1916. Everyone will love the old steam trains on display and the museum itself is interesting.
The museum is small but is actually on three floors this fact is easily missed so climb the stairs on the left hand side to the second floor to explore the rest of the museum. Third floor access is via a spiral staircase so may not suit everyone. The museum is usually quite quiet and when we visited the staff spoke english.
Head into the main hall of the station which in itself is very nice and has a real historic feel to it albeit is now a shadow of it’s former self.
Continue through onto the platforms you will see a selection of old trains dating back to the steam era.
Some trains still run from here but they seem to be on the platforms on the left and right of the station.
It’s also not too crowded compared to other tourist attractions, which makes it a nice, relaxed spot to spend an hour. Plus, it’s free, so it’s a great option if you’re looking for something educational without breaking the bank and ideal on a rainy day.
Even if you aren’t a massive train fan it’s still an interesting trip especially on a rainy day. Expect to spend about an hour here.
How to get there.
Hua Lamphong Station has it’s own subway station so can easily be reached using the MRT. Its a well known landmark so taxi’s know where it is. Taxi’s are available on the left hand side of the station when you leave.
