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Dusit Park vs Museum of Siam

Museum of Siam and Dusit Park are both recommended by writers. Overall, Dusit Park is preferred by most professionals compared to Museum of Siam. Dusit Park is ranked #9 in Bangkok with praise from 4 reviewers including The Telegraph, Time Out and Lonely Planet.

Dusit Park
Dusit Park
7 / 10
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out Time Out
"This canal-laced royal estate explains court life through museums in fretworked 'tropical European' style mansions, most famously Wang Vimanmek." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The centre of political power in Thailand, Dusit is now home to most of the country's ministries and administrative offices." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"This park contains various palaces and museums, including the attractive Vimanmek Teak Mansion...the world’s largest teak building, apparently, containing a vast collection of royal antiques." Full review
Museum of Siam
Museum of Siam
7 / 10
Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out Time Out
"The Museum Siam doesn't mythologise 'Big Man' heroes or mould facts to the nation-building ideology." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Don’t let the neoclassical architecture of the house fool you; this modern museum presents the history of Thai culture as an interactive experience that will delight the whole family." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"So where are we? Museum Siam in Khet Phra Nakhon is an interactive museum full of surprises" Full review
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You won't be able to see every room here, but don't miss the "classic" area; after walking through the history of Thai TV, you'll walk into a '60s-style diner with an old car out front—perfect for the 'gram.
Independent Independent
"Elsewhere, local history museum with a twist the Siam Museum is highly enjoyable for its ingenuitive displays and meditations on what it is to be Thai"
Frommer's Frommer's
"It is worth visiting while you’re in this part of town, especially if you have kids with you, as there are many hands-on exhibits...there are rooms dedicated to the importance of rice and bamboo " Full review