 Benchasiri Park
This compact park on Sukhumvit Road near Soi 24 was built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. It features a huge sculpture of commemorative coin illustrating an image of HM Queen Sirikit and 12 pieces of contemporary sculptures including childrens works.
Open : Daily from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission : Free
Museum of Thai Pharmacy
The museum is located on the third floor of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage Building at 40 Soi Santisuk, Sukhumvit 38 Road (diagonally opposite Soi Thong Lo). It was established to publicize traditional Thai medicine from past to present for later generations to learn and treasure. The exhibition is featured by various topics; namely, the Birth of Pharmacy, the Evolution of Oriental Pharmacy and Basic Wisdom, the Evolution of Western Thai Pharmacy and the Evolution of Herbs and Natural Products. The museum is open on weekdays during
Open : Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Advance contact in writing is required for a group visit)
Admission : Free
Tel : 0 2391 6243, 0 2712 1627
Science Centre for Education
Situated next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) on Sukhumvit Road, this is an exhibition centre on a variety of scientific knowledge. Among the attractions are a planetarium, an aquarium as well as permanent exhibitions of sports science, communication technology and natural environment.
Open : Exhibition: Tue to Sun (except public holidays) from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Planetariam : 1-hour shows at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Additional shows on Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
Admission : Exhibition and Planetariam - Adult 40 baht, Child 20 baht
Tel : 0 2392 5951-9
Art Exhibition: Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)
Located in an upmarket shopping mall, The Emporium's TCDC is Thailnd's premier design and exhibition center.The permanent exhibition includes "What is design?" which introduces visitors to the history of design and design concepts from the world that have been influenced by several cultural backgrounds such as that of France, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan and the United States.
There is also large library with thousands of art and design oriented books from around the world, a good-sized conference room and a performance platform where jazz musicians often give concerts.
TCDC offers world-class design and creativity resources for all visitors, both Thai and foreign.
Open: every day of the week (except Monday), from 10.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Tel : 0 2664 8448
Website : www.tcdc.or.th
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