Queen Sirikit Museum Of Textiles

Perhaps the newest museum opening in Bangkok, SUPPORT Foundation under the Royal Patronage of Queen Sirikit has renovated the European-classic Ratsadakorn Bhibhathana building to showcases exhibitions telling the story of how Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has helped turn Thai silk from local handicraft into a symbol of Thailand, through her SUPPORT Foundation founded in 1976, to celebrate the occasion of her 80th birthday. Highlights are HM Queen Sirikit’s personal collection of dresses designed and tailored from Thai textiles by international and local designers.Opening hours: Daily, 9am-4:30pm. (Last entry 3:30pm)Admission: Entry fee is included in the Grand Palace fee. To visit the museum alone (without visiting the Grand Palace), fees are 150 Baht for adults, 80 Baht for senior citizen (over 65), 50 Baht for youth (12-18) and students with ID, and free for children under 12.More information: www.queensirikitmuseumoftextiles.org http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/The-Queen-Sirikit-Museum-of-Textiles–6248