Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

The Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) is a relatively new mixed-use arts space. Many liken its contemporary architecture to the Guggenheim, and the artwork inside—which ranges from painting to performance—pushes the aesthetic envelope just as much as the pieces in the famed New York City museum. A lot of travelers like the BACC simply because it's something to do other than shop. One TripAdvisor user says that it was "[nice] to have someone build something that wasn't another shopping center."

The BACC is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. To reach the BACC, take the skytrain to the Stadium National stop. For more information, visit the website.