Erawan Museum (Chang Sam Sian)

Bangkok Region


Located on the way to Ancient City and created by the same visionary, this museum is a five-storey sculpture of Erawan, Indra’s three-headed elephant mount from Hindu mythology. The interior is filled with antique sculptures but is most impressive for the stained-glass ceiling. The museum is most conveniently accessed via a shuttle bus from BTS Bearing station (see website for departure times). Ticket prices include complimentary rides within the museum.


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