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Golden-topped Erawan Museum temple with tiered roof and columns, surrounded by manicured gardens and palm trees under blue sk
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Interior of Erawan Museum showing ornate Thai temple architecture with blue walls, golden decorative panels, illuminated cent

Erawan Museum

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Operating Hours

Operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM)

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Mobile Voucher Accepted

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The Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan, just outside Bangkok, is built inside a three-headed elephant structure that stands around 43 meters tall. Each head represents one of three worlds, heaven, earth and the underworld, and the museum inside holds a private collection of Asian and Thai artifacts.

The grounds outside are landscaped with gardens, greenery and tranquil pools, which you can view from the museum's upper levels as well as at ground level. Inside, the collection assembled by Lek Viriyaphant spans ancient artifacts, Buddha statues, jade stones, and rare Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty vases, arranged across the structure's three levels. The interiors themselves are part of the experience, with murals, stained glass and richly colored, textured stucco covering the walls, an effect many visitors describe as psychedelic.

Rayna Tours' local team handles your Erawan Museum booking and voucher, so adding this stop to a day trip around Samut Prakan and greater Bangkok is simple to arrange well before you travel.

  • See a distinctive museum housing artifacts from the history of Thailand and Asia.
  • See the three-headed elephant structure that tops the museum, standing around 43 meters tall.
  • Explore three levels inside, each representing one of three worlds: earth, heaven and the underworld.
  • View a collection of ancient artifacts, Buddhist relics and Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty vases.
  • Walk through gardens, greenery and tranquil pools that surround the museum grounds.
  • Suited to travellers who enjoy Thai culture and attractions that differ from typical tourist sights.
  • Admission ticket to the Erawan Museum
  • Roundtrip hotel transfer (if selected at booking)
  • Meals, snacks and beverages
  • Personal expenses such as photography services and additional purchases
  1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
  2. Check your spam or junk folder, or reach out to our support team, if the voucher does not arrive.
  3. Download the voucher and present it at the venue.
  • Bookings are subject to availability, and time slots are guaranteed only once confirmed within 24 hours.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Present your voucher, printed or on your phone, at the entry counter.
  • This ticket is not valid for Thai passport holders.
  • There are no refunds or amendments for unused, missed or no-show tickets.
  • Outside food and beverages may not be allowed inside the venue as per venue regulations.
  • Entry may be refused for non-compliance with venue rules or safety guidelines.
  • If you have selected a hotel transfer, be ready in the lobby at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, and avoid eating, drinking or smoking inside the vehicle.
  • Expect possible waiting time during peak hours, weekends or public holidays.
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Frequently asked questions

The Erawan Museum is a museum in Samut Prakan built inside a three-headed elephant structure, with each head representing one of three worlds: heaven, earth and the underworld. It houses a private collection of Asian and Thai artifacts across its three levels.
The elephant structure stands at approximately 43 meters tall, including its pedestal, and is clad in bronze, taking around a decade to build.
The museum's collection was assembled by Lek Viriyaphant, a Thai collector whose private holdings of Asian and Thai artifacts form the basis of the museum.
The collection includes ancient artifacts, Buddha statues, jade stones, and rare Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty vases, arranged across the structure's three levels.