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MOCA BANGKOK, the Museum of Contemporary Art, is a private museum of Thai modern and contemporary art, with more than a thousand works in 20,000 square meters drawn from the private collection of Boonchai Bencharongkul. It traces how Thai art changed after Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the Italian sculptor known as the father of Thai modern art, and the building is part of the reason to come: it was conceived as if carved from a single block of granite, with jasmine motifs cut into the facade that throw patterns of light across the atrium floor around midday.

It suits travelers who want to see Thai art beyond temple murals, and anyone who has already done the central museums. The museum is well north of the center in Chatuchak, beside the Benchachinda twin glass towers, and the nearest rail stop is Bang Khen station on the SRT Red Line. Most visitors spend one to two hours, and there is free parking for those coming by car.

Five floors

The ground floor greets you with Happiness, a sculpture by National Artist Nonthivathn Chandhanaphalin, and a statue of Silpa Bhirasri in the atrium. The second floor looks at Suvarnabhumi, the heritage of Thailand and Southeast Asia, with Khon masks, shadow puppets and works drawn from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The third turns to fantasy, with the deep-blue Bloom Room of nature-inspired paintings by Sompong Adulyasaraphan and surrealist works by Prateep Kochabua.

The fourth floor centers on the National Artist Thawan Duchanee, with a room honoring other national artists and the large collaborative painting The Three Kingdoms: Heaven, Middle Earth and Hell. The fifth floor holds international works, including Victorian-era paintings in the Richard Green room. Temporary exhibitions rotate alongside the permanent collection.

Before you go

The museum asks for respectful dress, which it defines as nothing very short, sheer or beachwear. Bags larger than A4, including backpacks, go into storage near the ticket counter. Personal photos are allowed in most areas, but not flash, tripods or selfie sticks, or changing outfits for photo shoots, and sketching is pencil-only. The building is accessible for wheelchair users, though strollers cannot go on the escalators.

Café, store and a second gallery

MOCA Café on the ground floor serves Doi Tung coffee from the Mae Fah Luang Foundation's Doi Tung Development Project, along with rice bowls, pasta, pastries and desserts, and is the only place in the building where you can eat or drink. MOCA Store, also on the ground floor, sells art books, limited-edition prints, art toys and items made only for the museum.

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok ART Space by MOCA Bangkok is a small gallery the museum runs with the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on Charoen Krung Road. It changes its exhibition every quarter and focuses on local artists, offering a taste of the collection without the trip north.

Sources: MOCA BANGKOK, admission, permanent exhibition, about, visitor policies, facilities, FAQ, Four Seasons Art Space. Checked September 25, 2026.

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About MOCA BANGKOK

MOCA BANGKOK, the Museum of Contemporary Art, is a private museum of Thai modern and contemporary art, with more than a thousand works in 20,000 square meters drawn from the private collection of Boonchai Bencharongkul. It traces how Thai art changed after Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the Italian sculptor known as the father of Thai modern art, and the building is part of the reason to come: it was conceived as if carved from a single block of granite, with jasmine motifs cut into the facade that throw patterns of light across the atrium floor around midday.

It suits travelers who want to see Thai art beyond temple murals, and anyone who has already done the central museums. The museum is well north of the center in Chatuchak, beside the Benchachinda twin glass towers, and the nearest rail stop is Bang Khen station on the SRT Red Line. Most visitors spend one to two hours, and there is free parking for those coming by car.

Five floors

The ground floor greets you with Happiness, a sculpture by National Artist Nonthivathn Chandhanaphalin, and a statue of Silpa Bhirasri in the atrium. The second floor looks at Suvarnabhumi, the heritage of Thailand and Southeast Asia, with Khon masks, shadow puppets and works drawn from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The third turns to fantasy, with the deep-blue Bloom Room of nature-inspired paintings by Sompong Adulyasaraphan and surrealist works by Prateep Kochabua.

The fourth floor centers on the National Artist Thawan Duchanee, with a room honoring other national artists and the large collaborative painting The Three Kingdoms: Heaven, Middle Earth and Hell. The fifth floor holds international works, including Victorian-era paintings in the Richard Green room. Temporary exhibitions rotate alongside the permanent collection.

Before you go

The museum asks for respectful dress, which it defines as nothing very short, sheer or beachwear. Bags larger than A4, including backpacks, go into storage near the ticket counter. Personal photos are allowed in most areas, but not flash, tripods or selfie sticks, or changing outfits for photo shoots, and sketching is pencil-only. The building is accessible for wheelchair users, though strollers cannot go on the escalators.

Café, store and a second gallery

MOCA Café on the ground floor serves Doi Tung coffee from the Mae Fah Luang Foundation's Doi Tung Development Project, along with rice bowls, pasta, pastries and desserts, and is the only place in the building where you can eat or drink. MOCA Store, also on the ground floor, sells art books, limited-edition prints, art toys and items made only for the museum.

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok ART Space by MOCA Bangkok is a small gallery the museum runs with the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on Charoen Krung Road. It changes its exhibition every quarter and focuses on local artists, offering a taste of the collection without the trip north.

Sources: MOCA BANGKOK, admission, permanent exhibition, about, visitor policies, facilities, FAQ, Four Seasons Art Space. Checked September 25, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is MOCA BANGKOK?+
At 499 Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, next to the Benchachinda Holding twin glass towers.
Q. What are the opening hours?+
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and stays open on most public holidays.
Q. How much is admission?+
The museum's admission page lists THB 400 for adults and THB 120 for students with ID. Children under 13, seniors over 60 with ID, visitors with disabilities and monks enter free. General admission covers the permanent collection and exhibitions, but not special exhibitions or the auditorium.
Q. How do I get there by public transport?+
Take the SRT Red Line to Bang Khen station and use Exit 2; the museum's pages put the walk at 200 to 400 meters. From BTS Kasetsart University, take Exit 1 and a taxi, motorcycle taxi or the university shuttle to the Vibhavadi Rangsit Gate, then cross the footbridge. Buses 29, 69, 134, 187, 191, 510 and 555 stop nearby.
Q. How long does a visit take?+
Most visitors spend one to two hours. There is no time limit.
Q. Is there parking?+
Yes. Parking is free for museum visitors, and tour buses can park if you let the museum know in advance.
Q. Is there a dress code?+
Visitors are asked to dress respectfully: nothing very short, sheer or beachwear.
Q. Can I take photos inside?+
Yes, for personal use, except where signs say otherwise. Flash, tripods, selfie sticks and lighting equipment are not allowed, and changing outfits or staging photo shoots needs the museum's approval.
Q. Are guided tours available?+
Yes, for groups booked in advance by email or phone. Groups of 21 to 150 people get a discount of 10 to 30 percent, and the guided tour costs THB 700 on top of admission.