Bangkok - Erwan Museum

Name: Bangkok - Erwan Museum
Brand: Greenmind Travel
Availability: OutOfStock

Admission tickets to The Erawan Museum, well known for its giant 3-headed elephant sculpture which makes up the exterior.

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Overview

Highlights

Marvel at the massive 3 headed bronze elephant
Visit 3 sections of the museum: Underworld, Earth, and Heaven
Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities in the interior and exterior

Description

This three-headed elephant is based on the mythological Airavata and built by a well-known antique collector, Lek Viriyapant who wished to preserve his priceless antique collection as a heritage to the next generation. Many of the artworks included the sacred objects could be dated back in the ancient time when people believed that those items would bring the blessing and prosperity to their land and so Viriyapant would like to build this museum to keep them.

The final design came up to the elephant which symbolizes the country and is in the Hindu mythology as well. Besides from acting as a vehicle of God Indra, the three-headed elephant is built standing on a sphere acts like a globe, which signified that he is protecting the earth and the valuable sacred objects placed inside.After the design was done, Viriyapant handed the blueprint to his son, Pagpean Viriyapant, for the construction. Even before the construction completed, people gathered here to worship the massive symbol, sacred objects and the legend of how Viriyapant valued his collection.

Even though Lek and Pagpean Viriyapant passed away before the construction was completed, their family continued their wish to build this place for the future generation to celebrate the richness of Thai culture in the memory of Lek's life.

Inclusions:

Admission ticket to the Erawan Museum
Flowers, incense, and lotus flower
Access to any area surrounding the museum
All taxes and fees

Important information

You can only visit Erawan Museum on the specified date and time after you booked
You can easily access the museum by using the BTS Skytrain Greenline, please exit at Chang Erawan Station (E17) Exit 2 where there is free pick-up service by shuttle tuk-tuk every day
Please dress modestly; sleeveless shirts or short skirts are not permitted
Please be quiet and respectful during your visiting
Taking pictures or videos for commercial purposes is not permitted inside the museum
Food and drink are not permitted
Pets are not permitted