Bangkok Art & Culture Centre Reviews

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Wang Mai, Pathum Wan
Bangkok, Thailand
Official Website
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Museums Type
2 hours to Half Day Time to Spend

4.3

Overall

Scorecard

Value

5.0
Facilities

4.5
Atmosphere

4.5

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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 shopping or going to a holy site. And unlike many of Bangkok's other top attractions, crowds are limited here, making it the best environment to admire the facility's cool art.

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; the center is located at the Pathumwan Intersection. For more information, visit the website.

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