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Nonthaburi Museum
A teak house museum on the Chao Phraya River at Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, an easy half-day before or after your event at IMPACT
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- อังคาร-ศุกร์ 9.00-17.00 น. เสาร์ อาทิตย์ และวันหยุดราชการ 10.00-18.00 น.
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Nonthaburi Museum is a small local museum with two floors and four exhibition zones, housed in the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall on the bank of the Chao Phraya River next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, Suan Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000. It has operated as a museum since 2009. The main draws are the all-teak building itself and exhibits on old Nonthaburi, a city once famous for its durian orchards. Open Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. It's too far to walk from IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, so you'll need to travel by car.
The building's charm lies as much in itself as in what's on display. It's a large teak house that once served as the Provincial Hall, and further back in time was the site of Rajavidyalaya School, a boarding school founded by King Rama V in 1897 and modeled on English boarding schools. The current building was constructed during the reign of King Rama VI (an English-language source gives the year as 1910, while the Thai-language source gives 1897, which is actually the founding year of Rajavidyalaya School). Anyone who likes photographing woodwork, verandas, and the window openings typical of old government buildings will get good shots before even stepping through the door.
If you're attending an event at IMPACT Arena, Thunder Dome, IMPACT Challenger, or IMPACT Exhibition Hall and have half a day free, Nonthaburi Museum is a quick, self-contained option. It sits right next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, a riverside dining area, so you can combine the museum, a meal, and some time by the river into one short trip before heading back to the event or after packing up your booth.
Why IMPACT event-goers pick this place
- A history and culture attraction located in Nonthaburi province, same as Muang Thong Thani, so you don't need to cross into Bangkok.
- A small museum with two floors and four zones that you can tour in about 1 to 1.5 hours, ideal for a gap in your event schedule.
- The building itself is the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, a teak house from the reign of King Rama VI, doubling as both an exhibit and a photo backdrop.
- Learn the backstory of Nonthaburi, from its orchard-town roots and Nonthaburi durian dating back to the Ayutthaya period, to the Mon pottery of Koh Kret featured on the provincial seal.
- Located right next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier on the Chao Phraya River, so you can stop at a riverside restaurant or continue by boat in the same trip.
- Open until 6:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, exactly when IMPACT trade fairs tend to be most crowded, so it's a good way to escape the crowds for a while.
What to see and do at Nonthaburi Museum
The exhibition space is arranged across two floors and four main sections. It starts with a welcome hall covering the history, geography, and general background of Nonthaburi province, followed by a section on the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, with a scale model of the building and a detailed explanation of the teak house's architectural style.
The highlight most visitors mention is the section on old Nonthaburi, an orchard town along the Chao Phraya River basin, which brings together historical photographs of the city going back to the Ayutthaya period, when Nonthaburi flourished thanks to its durian. Next comes the provincial art section, featuring exhibits on notable local figures and mural paintings.
Upstairs on the second floor is the pottery zone, focused on pottery made by the Mon community of Koh Kret. These intricately patterned water jars represent a craft passed down through generations, and the design was chosen as the basis for the Nonthaburi provincial seal. Anyone who has already visited Koh Kret will appreciate even more where the pieces sold in its market actually come from.
- Welcome hall: history, geography, and general information about Nonthaburi province
- Former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall: a scale model of the building and architectural notes
- Old Nonthaburi, orchard town of the Chao Phraya basin: historical photos from the era of Nonthaburi durian, dating back to Ayutthaya
- Provincial art: notable Nonthaburi figures and mural paintings
- Second floor pottery zone: Mon pottery from Koh Kret, the basis for the Nonthaburi provincial seal
- The building itself: an all-teak house, formerly the site of Rajavidyalaya School, founded in 1897
Opening hours and admission fee
Opening hours are straightforward: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. That means weekdays open an hour earlier but close an hour sooner. If you're wrapping up at the hall in the afternoon and want to stop by, weekends give you more time to spare.
Our sources don't list an admission fee, phone number, or group visit requirements, so it's best to check directly with the museum before you go, especially if you're travelling as a large group or during a long holiday, since government office hours can change based on official announcements.
- Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- No opening hours are listed for Monday in our official sources; avoid Mondays or call ahead to check
- Admission fee: not listed, check directly with the museum
- Time to allow for a visit: about 1 to 1.5 hours
How to get there from IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
It's too far to walk from IMPACT, so you'll need a vehicle no matter which venue you're coming from, IMPACT Arena, Thunder Dome, IMPACT Challenger, or IMPACT Exhibition Hall. There's no reasonable walking route, so plan ahead for a private car, taxi, or ride-hailing app.
For navigation, pin the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, Suan Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000. Searching for Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier is easier than searching for the museum by name alone, since the building sits in the same area as the pier. Traffic leaving Muang Thong Thani tends to jam up right after big fairs at IMPACT wrap up, so it's worth leaving before the official end time or waiting a while for the crowds to thin out.
Since the museum is right next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, a passenger pier on the Chao Phraya River, you can also plan a boat trip if you like. Just check current routes and schedules with the boat operator first, since timetables can shift with the season and water level.
- IMPACT Arena and Thunder Dome: too far to walk, vehicle needed
- IMPACT Challenger: too far to walk, vehicle needed
- IMPACT Exhibition Hall: too far to walk, vehicle needed
- Pin this location: former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, Suan Yai, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000
- Parking: no information on capacity or fees, check directly with the museum
Who it suits, and how long to spend there
It suits people who enjoy local history, wooden architecture, and crafts like pottery. With two floors and four zones, visitors who read every sign carefully will need about 1.5 hours, while those who move quickly and just photograph the building can be done in about 45 minutes to an hour.
For families, older children studying social studies or history will get the most out of it, while younger kids tend to gravitate toward the second-floor pottery zone, since the pieces have clear, tangible shapes. In terms of atmosphere, the museum is quiet and cool inside the wooden house, not a crowded attraction, making it a good spot to unwind after a day spent in a packed exhibition hall.
- History and wooden architecture enthusiasts: a sure win, the whole building is teak
- Families with older children: content ties in directly with local history lessons
- Exhibitors at IMPACT with half a day free: you can finish the trip in 1 to 1.5 hours
- Photography fans: an old government building on the Chao Phraya, good light in the late morning
- Not a good fit if you only have 30 minutes during a break, since you need to allow travel time both ways
Quick facts at a glance
For anyone who just wants the short version to decide whether to go, here it is.
- Name: Nonthaburi Museum
- Type: local museum, a resource for learning about Nonthaburi's community history
- Location: former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, Suan Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000
- Opened as a museum: 2009
- Building: a teak house built during the reign of King Rama VI, formerly the site of Rajavidyalaya School, founded in 1897 by King Rama V
- Size: two floors, four exhibition sections
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Admission fee: not listed, check directly with the museum
- From every IMPACT hall: too far to walk, vehicle needed
- Time to allow: 1 to 1.5 hours
Tips before you go
First, timing. If you visit on a weekday, remember it closes at 5:00 pm, so aim to arrive before 3:30 pm to cover all four zones without rushing. On Saturdays and Sundays it closes at 6:00 pm, giving you about an hour more breathing room.
Second, pair it with a nearby attraction. Since the museum is right next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, you can extend the trip with a walk along the riverside area or a boat ride. If the Mon pottery in the second-floor zone catches your interest and you want to see the real thing being made in its home community, Koh Kret is where this craft originates. It's better planned as its own half-day trip rather than crammed into the same day as your IMPACT event.
Third, think about footwear and what you bring. The building is an old wooden house with a staircase up to the second floor, so comfortable walking shoes help a lot. And since our official sources don't list the admission fee or parking details, call the museum ahead of time if you're visiting as a group or during a long holiday.
- On weekdays, arrive before 3:30 pm since it closes at 5:00 pm
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays give you an extra hour since it closes at 6:00 pm
- Easy to combine with the riverside area around Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier
- To see real Mon pottery being made in its home community, plan a separate half-day trip to Koh Kret
- There's a staircase to the second floor, wear comfortable walking shoes
- If visiting as a group or during a long holiday, contact the museum ahead of time
Frequently asked questions
What time does Nonthaburi Museum open?
It's open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Weekdays open an hour earlier but close an hour sooner. If you want to see all four zones without rushing, arrive at least 1.5 hours before closing.
Is Nonthaburi Museum closed on Mondays?
Our official sources only list opening hours for Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There's no listed opening time for Monday. If you really need to visit on a Monday, contact the museum directly before you travel.
How much is admission to Nonthaburi Museum?
Our official sources don't list an admission fee, so it's best to check directly with the museum before visiting. What we can confirm is the opening hours, Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and the exhibition layout of two floors and four sections.
Where is Nonthaburi Museum located?
It's in the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall building, on the Chao Phraya River next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, Suan Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi 11000. Pinning Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier is easier, since this two-story building sits in the same area as the pier.
How do I get to Nonthaburi Museum from IMPACT Muang Thong Thani? Can I walk?
No, you can't walk. You'll need a vehicle regardless of which venue you're coming from, IMPACT Arena, Thunder Dome, IMPACT Challenger, or IMPACT Exhibition Hall. There's no practical walking route. Use a private car, taxi, or ride-hailing app, and allow extra time right after big fairs end, when traffic leaving Muang Thong Thani tends to jam up.
How long does a visit to Nonthaburi Museum take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, since it's a small museum with two floors and four sections. Visitors who read every sign carefully take around 1.5 hours, while those who move quickly and just photograph the building take about 45 minutes to an hour.
What's on display at Nonthaburi Museum?
There are four main sections across two floors: a welcome hall covering the province's history and geography, a section on the former Nonthaburi Provincial Hall with a scale model of the building, a section on old Nonthaburi as an orchard town along the Chao Phraya basin, and a pottery zone on the second floor. There's also an exhibition on notable Nonthaburi figures and mural paintings.
How old is the Nonthaburi Museum building, and when was it built?
It's a teak house built during the reign of King Rama VI, over 100 years old, and it opened as a museum in 2009. Before that, it served as the Nonthaburi Provincial Hall, and further back it was the site of Rajavidyalaya School, a boarding school founded by King Rama V in 1897 and modeled on English boarding schools.
Is Nonthaburi Museum good for kids?
It suits older children better than young ones, since most of the content across the four zones is photographs, information panels, and local history. Kids in upper primary school and older will connect it with their lessons, while younger children tend to be drawn to the second-floor pottery zone, where the shapes are clearest. Do keep an eye on the staircase to the second floor.
Does Nonthaburi Museum have parking?
Our official sources don't mention parking, number of spaces, or fees, so it's best to check directly with the museum, especially if you're going on a Saturday or Sunday between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, when the Tha Nam Nonthaburi area sees more foot traffic from pier users and riverside shops than on weekdays.
Do I need to book in advance to visit?
For general visitors, there's no information indicating a reservation is required. You can visit during opening hours, Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. If you're visiting as a group or want a guided tour, contact the museum ahead of time to check requirements.
Where's a good cultural attraction to visit near IMPACT Muang Thong Thani?
Nonthaburi Museum is the most direct option for culture lovers, located in the same province as Muang Thong Thani. A visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and covers a teak house over 100 years old, the history of Nonthaburi during its durian-growing heyday dating back to Ayutthaya, and Mon pottery from Koh Kret. You will need to travel by car though, it's too far to walk from the hall.
When's the best time to visit Nonthaburi Museum if I'm attending an event at IMPACT?
The best windows are the morning before your event starts, or the afternoon on a day when the event ends early, since the museum closes at 5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday and 6:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays, aim to arrive before 3:30 pm to have time for all four zones.
What's the connection between the pottery on display and Koh Kret?
The second-floor zone displays pottery made by the Mon community on Koh Kret, a craft passed down through generations that eventually became the design on the Nonthaburi provincial seal. If you want to see it being made for real after viewing the exhibit, plan a separate half-day trip to Koh Kret rather than combining it with your IMPACT event day.
Is Nonthaburi Museum photogenic?
Yes, even before you step inside. It's a large two-story teak house on the Chao Phraya River, with verandas and woodwork typical of old government buildings. The light is best in the late morning, shortly after opening at 9:00 am on weekdays or 10:00 am on weekends. For photography rules inside the exhibition rooms, ask staff at the reception desk.
Are there restaurants or food options near the museum?
The museum sits right next to Tha Nam Nonthaburi Pier, a riverside area with shops and restaurants nearby, making it easy to follow your 1 to 1.5 hour museum visit with a meal. Our official sources don't name specific restaurants or prices, though, so we won't name particular places to avoid giving inaccurate information.
Facts from the official website, last checked 31 Aug 2026