Museums

Ancient City & Erawan Museum Tickets with Free Audio Guide (Not valid for Thai passport holders)

4.6/5(1,153)

Margarita I

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I visited the place with my family and was so pleasantly surprised by everything we saw! We rented a golf cart, which made the experience even better! The wind in our hair cooled us down a bit along the way, plus we were able to experience the town in a completely different way than if we had walked. Plenty of clean restrooms, kiosks, and places to eat and drink. We spent 4 hours there and enjoyed every single minute. There weren't that many menus, which surprised us, but that was only an advantage for us. One of the most exciting things I've experienced in Thailand 😍.

Edyta K

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

A wonderful place to visit. We chose a golf cart as our means of transportation, and I can't imagine sightseeing without it. The cost of the golf cart is 350 Baht for the first hour and then 100 Baht for each subsequent hour. Remember to bring an ID, which you leave as a deposit. The place is massive, and we probably didn't see everything anyway. Some of the structures are breathtaking. Room for improvement: better road signs pointing toward the attractions. Unfortunately, the QR code didn't work, so we couldn't access the audio guide. The worst part was having lunch at the floating market. The food we got was completely tasteless, and my husband found a bug in his soup!! The mango smoothie was very watered down. We definitely do not recommend eating there. Erawan Museum — a magnificent three-headed elephant. Going inside is an amazing experience. Covered shoulders and legs are mandatory for women. We highly recommend it!

Antoine C

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Absolute must-visit when in Samut Prakan! Ancient City is an incredible open-air museum that lets you explore Thailand's rich architectural history in one stunning location. Biking through the vast, peaceful grounds is a wonderful experience. However, the absolute highlight for me was the Erawan Museum. It is breathtakingly beautiful. The gigantic three-headed elephant towering over the complex is magnificent, but the interior left me completely speechless. The intricate craftmanship, vibrant stained glass ceiling, and serene heavenly atmosphere inside the top floor are mesmerizing. It feels like stepping into a living masterpiece. A magical cultural experience—don't miss it!

Arnold O

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Ancient City was well worth the visit; we really enjoyed it. I’d definitely recommend renting a golf cart because the grounds are quite large! The Erawan Museum with the bronze elephant was also fantastic. Highly recommended, and buying tickets here was easy.

Rowena C

Group

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The massive, beautiful, well curated design, enjoyable atmosphere, pleasant environment, nice and with delicious serving restaurant, intricate and interesting architectural designs made our visit and tour more meaningful... we are in total awe of the best experience we had

Anuj B

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

4 stars out of 5 ! This place is huge, well maintained, and showcases thailand's history in the best manner! It has trams and golf carts inside the attraction for convinience. Would recommend

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.

Entry to Ancient City and/or Erawan Museum (as per option selected)

Access to daily cultural performances within Ancient City

Free audio guide in English, Chinese & Korean for Ancient City

Free audio guide in English & Chinese for Erawan Museum

Thai lunch buffet at Pavillion One restaurant (menu here) (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Margarita I
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I visited the place with my family and was so pleasantly surprised by everything we saw! We rented a golf cart, which made the experience even better! The wind in our hair cooled us down a bit along the way, plus we were able to experience the town in a completely different way than if we had walked. Plenty of clean restrooms, kiosks, and places to eat and drink. We spent 4 hours there and enjoyed every single minute. There weren't that many menus, which surprised us, but that was only an advantage for us. One of the most exciting things I've experienced in Thailand 😍.
Edyta K
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
A wonderful place to visit. We chose a golf cart as our means of transportation, and I can't imagine sightseeing without it. The cost of the golf cart is 350 Baht for the first hour and then 100 Baht for each subsequent hour. Remember to bring an ID, which you leave as a deposit. The place is massive, and we probably didn't see everything anyway. Some of the structures are breathtaking. Room for improvement: better road signs pointing toward the attractions. Unfortunately, the QR code didn't work, so we couldn't access the audio guide. The worst part was having lunch at the floating market. The food we got was completely tasteless, and my husband found a bug in his soup!! The mango smoothie was very watered down. We definitely do not recommend eating there. Erawan Museum — a magnificent three-headed elephant. Going inside is an amazing experience. Covered shoulders and legs are mandatory for women. We highly recommend it!
Antoine C
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Absolute must-visit when in Samut Prakan! Ancient City is an incredible open-air museum that lets you explore Thailand's rich architectural history in one stunning location. Biking through the vast, peaceful grounds is a wonderful experience. However, the absolute highlight for me was the Erawan Museum. It is breathtakingly beautiful. The gigantic three-headed elephant towering over the complex is magnificent, but the interior left me completely speechless. The intricate craftmanship, vibrant stained glass ceiling, and serene heavenly atmosphere inside the top floor are mesmerizing. It feels like stepping into a living masterpiece. A magical cultural experience—don't miss it!
Steinberg S
Solo
Verified booking
Aug 2026
The staff at the entrance ek not provide my audio guide
Daniel A
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Easy, fast, and at a very good price.

In the heart of Samut Prakan in Bangkok lies the educational and picturesque Ancient City of Thailand (Muan Boran). With over 300 hectares of historical architecture and modern art, the park is renowned as one of the largest outdoor museums on Earth. Ideal for visitors of all ages, the Ancient City allows you to get to know the country in a unique and interactive way.

Travel Back In Time To Ancient Thailand

Upon entry into the park, get to see over 116 scaled-down Thai monuments, historically accurate to the finest details. Some are reconstructions of famous temples, buildings, palaces, markets, and ruins from past eras of Thailand. Others are memorials of original relics exhibited at the park. The attractions are segregated into sections, depicting the country’s diverse culture, including the widely known Rangsan Zone.

An Adventure To Remember

Surrounding the Erawan museum, you will find a fairytale garden, perfect for an idyllic walk. Around it, you will encounter modern art, bridges, and unique sculptures. You can also visit the three elephants who reside here and feed them for an extra fee. After a day well-spent, restaurants and snack bars offer delicious meals to revitalize you. Don’t forget to pick up a few souvenirs on your way out!

Show timings

Performances: Traditional Thai Dance & Ancient Thai Boxing

Showtimes:

10:40am

2:15pm

3:15pm

4:40pm

Availability: Daily

Performances: Thai Cultural Shows

Showtimes:

11:15am

1:30pm

3:45pm

Availability: Daily

Please note: Show schedules may be subject to change during festivals or special events. We recommend verifying the latest timings during such periods.

What to bring

A valid photo ID for ticket verification.

Ensure your phone is charged to access the free multilingual audio guide.

What’s not allowed

Bringing your own Thai costumes is prohibited; a THB 600 penalty applies per costume.

Entry is not available for Thai passport holders.

Avoid revealing clothing such as shorts, short skirts, tank tops, or sleeveless tops.

Accessibility

Both attractions are wheelchair accessible with ramps and designated paths.

Additional information

Ancient City: Open daily from 9am to 7pm (last entry at 6pm).

Erawan Museum: Open daily from 9am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm, inside closes at 5:30pm).

If visiting both attractions, you must do so on the same day; they are about 25 minutes apart.

Pavillion One restaurant operates from 11am to 6pm.

Click here for the audio guide.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

You need to present your e-voucher along with a valid photo ID for redemption, otherwise you might be rejected to enter the attraction.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at the Samut Prakan Ancient City.

Address: 296 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Pu Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand.

Get directions to the redemption point