Experts' Choice Award Royal Barges National Museum
What the experts agree on
Ornate teak royal barges carved from single logs sit berthed on the Chao Phraya River, rarely seen outside grand ceremonies. Best accessed by boat; trudging from the road involves confusing alley signs.
“Today, the royal barges are rarely used... A handful of the vessels are on display here. Each one is long and slender, carved from a single, massive piece of teak.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "These splendid ceremonial barges are berthed on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River." Full review
Frommer's "If you've hired a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya, stop by this unique museum housing the sumptuous royal barges." Full review
Time Out "The museum is easiest to reach by boat or canal tour, given the badly signed trudge from the road via alleys." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Royal barges are very rarely seen in procession on the River Chao Phraya nowadays." Full review
Afar Magazine "Once used daily by the Thai royal family to get around their realm, the fleet of royal barges are now used only for grand ceremonies." Full review
National Geographic
