Ancient Siam

Visit Ancient Siam, an outdoor museum replicating Thailand's landmarks. Explore Thailand's heritage with our discounted tickets and immerse in its culture.

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Ancient City & Erawan Museum Tickets with Free Audio Guide

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With this ticket explore the 300-hectare 'mini-Thailand' - the Ancient City and/or Erawan Museum's spiritual art and antiques.
Experience Thailand’s vibrant culture through 116 miniature replicas of sacred monuments, ancient houses, floating markets, and more, all in one day!
At Erawan Museum, explore the world's largest hand-carved three-headed elephant statue, view religious artifacts, and admire Thai art and architecture.
Choose to visit Ancient City (with or without meal), Erawan Museum, or both with a meal included.

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With this ticket explore the 300-hectare 'mini-Thailand' - the Ancient City and/or Erawan Museum's spiritual art and antiques.
Experience Thailand’s vibrant culture through 116 miniature replicas of sacred monuments, ancient houses, floating markets, and more, all in one day!
At Erawan Museum, explore the world's largest hand-carved three-headed elephant statue, view religious artifacts, and admire Thai art and architecture.
Choose to visit Ancient City (with or without meal), Erawan Museum, or both with a meal included.

from ฿800

฿380

53% off

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Entry Tickets to Ancient City & Erawan Museum with Free Audio Guide

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Audio guide

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Witness the three-headed elephant sculpture that stands as the centerpiece of the Erawan Museum, a symbol of Thai cultural heritage and mythology.
Immerse yourself in the rich local heritage and customs through a diverse collection of rare artifacts and artworks spanning centuries.
Discover three floors: the underworld with ancient treasures, the earthly realm with ceramics, and celestial heights with Buddha relics and cosmic art.
Enhance your visit with an audio guide, offering insightful commentary on the museum's architecture, history, and significance.
Elevate your experience with a visit to the Ancient City, where an English, Chinese, or Korean audio guide and a delicious Thai buffet add to the cultural journey.

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Witness the three-headed elephant sculpture that stands as the centerpiece of the Erawan Museum, a symbol of Thai cultural heritage and mythology.
Immerse yourself in the rich local heritage and customs through a diverse collection of rare artifacts and artworks spanning centuries.
Discover three floors: the underworld with ancient treasures, the earthly realm with ceramics, and celestial heights with Buddha relics and cosmic art.
Enhance your visit with an audio guide, offering insightful commentary on the museum's architecture, history, and significance.
Elevate your experience with a visit to the Ancient City, where an English, Chinese, or Korean audio guide and a delicious Thai buffet add to the cultural journey.

from ฿500

฿260

48% off

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Golden temple facade at Ancient City, Thailand, featured on the Erawan Museum Guided Tour.

Ancient City & Erawan Museum Guided Tour

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Visit the outdoor museum of Ancient City offering a rich take on Thailand’s architecture and history.
Include a visit to the Erawan Museum to uncover rare collections and explore artifacts that hold significant historical importance.
Enhance your exploration with a multilingual audio guide, available in various languages, offering in-depth insights and stories behind each landmark.
Opt for round trip transfers to and from Central World. Completely immerse yourself in the culture by dressing in Thai costumes during your tour.
Fun Fact: "Erawan" is the Thai name for "Airawata", the holy elephant with 7 trunks and 4 tusks from Hindu mythology.

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Visit the outdoor museum of Ancient City offering a rich take on Thailand’s architecture and history.
Include a visit to the Erawan Museum to uncover rare collections and explore artifacts that hold significant historical importance.
Enhance your exploration with a multilingual audio guide, available in various languages, offering in-depth insights and stories behind each landmark.
Opt for round trip transfers to and from Central World. Completely immerse yourself in the culture by dressing in Thai costumes during your tour.
Fun Fact: "Erawan" is the Thai name for "Airawata", the holy elephant with 7 trunks and 4 tusks from Hindu mythology.

from ฿1,580

฿800

49% off

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Combo (Save 24%): Ancient City + Mahanakhon SkyWalk Tickets

Flexible duration

Audio guide

Meals included

Make the most of Bangkok! Book Mahanakhon SkyWalk and Ancient City together for a hassle-free way to see two must-visit highlights in one go.
Watch the sunset 314m up at Mahanakhon SkyWalk with indoor & rooftop access plus soft drinks, then explore Thailand’s iconic replicas at Ancient City.
Both attractions are an hour apart so you can visit them in one trip or on different days giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Want more? Upgrade to include Erawan Museum, home to a giant three-headed elephant, plus a Thai buffet, located just 20 minutes from Ancient City.

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Make the most of Bangkok! Book Mahanakhon SkyWalk and Ancient City together for a hassle-free way to see two must-visit highlights in one go.
Watch the sunset 314m up at Mahanakhon SkyWalk with indoor & rooftop access plus soft drinks, then explore Thailand’s iconic replicas at Ancient City.
Both attractions are an hour apart so you can visit them in one trip or on different days giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Want more? Upgrade to include Erawan Museum, home to a giant three-headed elephant, plus a Thai buffet, located just 20 minutes from Ancient City.

from ฿2,060

฿1,558

24% off

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Combo (Save 49%): White Orchid Dinner Cruise + Ancient City & Erawan Museum

Flexible duration

Audio guide

Meals included

Enter Ancient City and explore Thailand’s heritage with daily cultural performances and a multilingual audio guide.
Visit the Erawan Museum and uncover its iconic three-headed elephant with an immersive audio tour.
Refuel with a Thai lunch buffet at Pavilion One (meal variants), keeping your cultural day relaxed and unrushed.
Cruise the Chao Phraya for 2 hours on the White Orchid with a Thai & international buffet, live music, and unlimited beer.
Choose how you sail with sunset or dinner cruises and flexible boarding from Icon Siam or Asiatique.

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Enter Ancient City and explore Thailand’s heritage with daily cultural performances and a multilingual audio guide.
Visit the Erawan Museum and uncover its iconic three-headed elephant with an immersive audio tour.
Refuel with a Thai lunch buffet at Pavilion One (meal variants), keeping your cultural day relaxed and unrushed.
Cruise the Chao Phraya for 2 hours on the White Orchid with a Thai & international buffet, live music, and unlimited beer.
Choose how you sail with sunset or dinner cruises and flexible boarding from Icon Siam or Asiatique.

from ฿2,400

฿1,215.05

49% off

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Combo (Save 38%): Safari World Tickets + Ancient City & Erawan Museum

Flexible duration

Audio guide

Meals included

Enter Safari Park and see animals roaming in open habitats at one of Bangkok’s top wildlife attractions.
Explore Ancient City at your own pace with daily cultural performances and a multilingual audio guide.
Balance wildlife and culture in one itinerary, without planning multiple separate visits.
Upgrade your visit with Marine Park access, buffet lunch, or entry to the Erawan Museum.
Choose the variant that fits your day, from quick highlights to a full immersive experience.

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Enter Safari Park and see animals roaming in open habitats at one of Bangkok’s top wildlife attractions.
Explore Ancient City at your own pace with daily cultural performances and a multilingual audio guide.
Balance wildlife and culture in one itinerary, without planning multiple separate visits.
Upgrade your visit with Marine Park access, buffet lunch, or entry to the Erawan Museum.
Choose the variant that fits your day, from quick highlights to a full immersive experience.

from ฿1,800

฿1,107.40

38% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

If you have some time to explore, consider purchasing a combo ticket that includes Ancient Siam and Erawan Museum. Not only do you get a deeper look into Thai history and culture, you also get up to 50% off on your tickets.

You have the option to upgrade your standard and combo Ancient Siam tickets to include a lunch or dinner meal as part of your experience.

Please note that standard Ancient Siam and Erawan Museum tickets only allow admission to the selected attraction.

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About Ancient Siam

Visit Ancient Siam, a one-of-a-kind outdoor museum, where you'll learn about the history and significance of Thai architecture and attractions such as Wat Chong Kham & Lan Chang Repository. Sounds interesting? Here's everything you need to know.

Address296, 1 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Bang Pu Mai, Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand

Also known asMuang Boran Bangkok

Year opened1963

Founded byJim Thompson

Did you know?

Ancient Siam is the world's largest outdoor museum, covering 320 hectares in area!

Lek Viriyaphant, the mastermind behind the Ancient City, initially wanted to build a golf-course shaped like Thailand, but changed his mind to this outdoor museum concept after he found the need to educate people on Thailand's history.

The entire area of the park is shaped to resemble Thailand, as seen on a map. Most of the structures are also placed quite close to their actual geographical location!

Though it is not spoken about as often, Ancient Siam has been around for quite some time now. The museum was constructed in 1963 and has been open to the public since 1972.

Why visit Ancient Siam?

Discover an offbeat spot near Bangkok

The Ancient City is only just now becoming a well known tourist attraction, so a lot of people don't hear about it until they do a ton of research. But visiting this outdoor museum is worth it to explore Thai architecture and landscapes, all within one attraction.

Experience South East Asia in a nutshell

While the museum is not large enough to cover all of South East Asia, you'll get to see replicas of monuments from Thailand (of course), Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. You might even be motivated to plan your next trip to one of these countries after seeing the mini-recreations.

A good alternative to sold out attractions

While the chances are quite low, in case you don't get tickets to visit attractions such as the Giant Swing or the Reclining Buddha, you can see a scaled down, accurate version at The Ancient City! But Ancient Siam is not just full of replicas, mind you; they also have several self designed structures that you won't find outside of the park.

Plan your visit

Address

296, 1 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Bang Pu Mai, Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand

Nearest Bus stop

Praksa Bo Din Bus Depot

Nearest Metro station

Kheha

Nearest Parking

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What our guests say

Eva S

Solo

Feb 2026

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+1 more

The Ancient Siam is absolutely amazing. There is so much beauty everywhere ! Temples, sculptures, animals, nature, and there are so many beautiful details, that's impressive. The price is very affordable to see so much beauty. I stayed there 6 hours to see all I could see.

Ancient City & Erawan Museum Tickets with Free Audio Guide

Stoica D

Group

Feb 2026

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Starting with the online booking, the staff at the entrance were very promising, and last but not least, what we saw. I recommend it!

Ancient City & Erawan Museum Tickets with Free Audio Guide

Nina G

Finland

Couple

Feb 2026

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Breathtaking view all over, specially sunset. Glasstray was overwhelming experience. 4th floor was something you ciuldnt imagine. Whole visit was once in a lifetime thing.

Combo: Ancient City + Mahanakhon SkyWalk Tickets

Lecoq E

France

Solo

Jan 2026

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+1 more

I had a wonderful time. It's best to come in the morning, before noon, to avoid the crowds; the museum is really peaceful. However, the 15-minute walk between the BTS station (Chang Erawan) and the museum is a bit unpleasant: you have to walk past a garbage dump that smells really bad.

Entry Tickets to Ancient City & Erawan Museum with Free Audio Guide

Ilian B

France

Group

Dec 2025

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+2 more

Very interesting full overview of the siam / Thailand kingdom. We love the kart tour and the variety of the pagoda with many colors. However please avoid the elephants ride it is a shame and poor animal condition.

Entry Tickets to Ancient City & Erawan Museum with Free Audio Guide

Cristelle C

Kuwait

Group

Dec 2025

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+1 more

I love the experience my children as well . I bring my children & sister here to celebrate our holiday & they had an amazing experience with white orchid river cruise.Actually it's one of our best experiences beyond my expectations.I love the service , the crew , the taste of the food are 10 out of 10. The singers are great as well we are entertained and they are are fun .

Combo: White Orchid Dinner Cruise + Ancient City & Erawan Museum

Pak Y

Canada

Solo

Dec 2025

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Viewing the city by water is a fun and unique way to enjoy the sights. And having a nice buffet dinner is an added bonus. I was on the sunset cruise and enjoyed the sunset towards the end of the cruise.

Combo: White Orchid Dinner Cruise + Ancient City & Erawan Museum

Angjela Ç

Albania

Couple

Last week

The ancient city was spectacular, one of my favourite attractions in Bangkok and Erawan museum is breathtaking. You simply cannot visit Bangkok and not see these wonders!

Combo: Safari World Tickets + Ancient City & Erawan Museum