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Lumpini Park vs The National Museum Bangkok

Both are endorsed by writers. On balance, The National Museum Bangkok ranks slightly better than Lumpini Park. The National Museum Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 6 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.

Lumpini Park
Lumpini Park
7 / 10
Rama IV Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Two lakes enhance this popular park, one of the biggest in the center of the city. You can watch children feed bread to the turtles or teenagers rowing a boat to more secluded shores." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Named after Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, the capital's best green enclave was donated in 1925 by King Rama VI, whose statue dominates the gate opposite Silom." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Thai capital's answer to New York City's Central Park... offers a range of free (or at least wallet-friendly) diversions." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Lumphini Park provides a much-needed break from the pavement and chaos of the city." Full review
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Make sure you take in the view of the Bangkok skyline over the lake too.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"What Central Park is to New York City, Lumpini Park is to Bangkok." Full review
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The National Museum Bangkok
The National Museum Bangkok
8 / 10
Na Phrathat Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakho, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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Concierge Concierge
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel."
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you only visit one museum in Bangkok, it should be this one, as it is the main collection of the country's art and archaeology." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Just outside Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, the National Museum has a fine selection of Dvaravati-style stuccowork. The collection of Lanna antiques is also impressive." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Visit the galleries dedicated to Thai... history and then admire the Buddhaisawan chapel, which is home to a highly venerated statue of Buddha." Full review
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Also of interest are the superb royal collections in the old palace.
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