Silpakorn University Art Gallery is located in a pleasant old building on the university's Tha Chang campus. The university, also known as the University of Fine Arts, was established in 1943. Its Faculty of Art and Sculpture continues to be the most prestigious in the country for art students. The gallery features seasonal exhibitions by established Thai artists as well as regular displays of the work of its students.

Thailand, primarily not a country of art and artists, has some worth watching galleries and museums related to art. Thai art is exclusive and identifiable in its style. Modern schools of art such as cubism have affected the Thai art but are unsuccessful in dominating it.

On February 4, 1902 King Rama V presided over the construction and operated the machine himself to start the construction of a building to serve as a mint. The architectural ornamentation of the mint is astonishing. Made of brick with a gabled roof, the Royal Mint is in a western architectural style influenced by a factory in Birmingham, England. The building has two wings with a courtyard in the center.
All windows on the ground floor are curved and decorated with strips and those of the upper floor are decorated with Roman arches. The outside wall of the building is etched with shallow horizontal lines while the edges of the roof seem to be beautifully decorated with embroidery. The lintel above the front door is made of stained glass. The floor of the first story is ornamental marble, while that of the second story is made of teak.

On April 19, 1974, Ministry of Finance presented the old Royal Mint building to the Fine Arts Department for use as a National Gallery. On August 22, 1978, this old Royal Mint, one of the most beautiful buildings in the country, was registered as a national monument.

A special exhibition on the topic Traditional Thai Painting was held in 1978 to tell the public that the aim of the museum was to serve as an art education institution for the country, concentrating both on contemporary and traditional art. Considering the importance of the role played by the National Gallery, Treasury Department extended the space available for the museum in September 15, 1983.
For the past 27 years, the National Gallery has been serving as the sole art exhibition and art education center in the country. Numerous art exhibitions of the local and international artists are held here. It has also served as an international art corporation encouraging exchange programs of exhibitions between nations.

The National gallery exhibits traditional Thai art from 17th century up to this day. If art is not your persuasion, you may not want to spend much time here. But a visit to this contemporary art lover’s gallery is worth the time you spent there.

The Queen's Gallery was founded in 2003 at the behest of Queen Sirikit, who wanted to provide a dedicated venue in Bangkok for the display of Thai fine arts. This gallery's exhibitions, which feature mainly pictures and figurines, are rotated each month.

This museum and library is situated in a peaceful tree-lined haven located within the chaotically busy Ratchadamnoen Avenue area. Built as the Varadis Palace, entering this building is like taking a walk back in time. It was the dwelling of King Mongkut (Rama IV)'s son - Prince Damrong. The prince played an important role for the Thai people, especially during the period of Rama V's rule, when he helped the king and the country in a wide range of areas. A man of diverse capacities, Prince Damrong spearheaded the building of Siriraj Hospital and many other edifices of Bangkok.

Plans for a contemporary art museum in Bangkok were initiated by the city governor Bhichit Rarrakul. Although the construction was planned to be started in 2000, it later halted due to funding problems and suspected corruption. In 2005, the project was restarted. Originally called Bangkok Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA), the venue was renamed Bangkok Art and Culture Centre just before inauguration. Opened in 2009 after many delays, arguments, and a last minute name change, the center is situated in the heart of Bangkok's main shopping and entertainment area. It is currently a landmark with a huge statue of a woman, done in white, seated about 20 feet tall. The centre had remained deserted and empty for several months. Slowly and steadily it is now coming to life with a fairly odd mix of private shops and galleries. Almost two years after its opening, the center is full of shops and is a focal point of many tourists as well as Thais. Film festivals are held there occasionally on a state-of-the-art live theatre stage which houses a few modern dance exhibitions as well. The Art and Culture Center houses a series of exhibits some more permanent than others. Main galleries are present on the upper floors while several private art galleries, designer boutiques, music studios and related shops occupy the first three floors. The Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) is a great place to spend your day in an artistic environment where you can read, eat, enjoy and spend quality time.