The National Discovery Museum Institute is the avant-garde museum and a source of inspiration for endless learning. At hear, the Account of Thailand retells the timeline of history through the major events that change politics, society, culture and way of thinking from the past to present.
Sprawling across over 3,000 square meters, the account of Thailand enables visitors to gain a greater insight into the history of the golden Land, or known as Suvarnabhumi in the olden times, its mystery behind the glorious heyday, the diplomatic relationships with the outside world. More importantly, visitors get a closer glimpse of the origin of the country named "Siam" before it reaches the zenith and undergo metamorphosis into Thailand in present days.
The 1st floor
The so-called old building chamber shows evidence of the origin of former Ministry of Commerce's building before it is restored and becomes the Museum of Siam in the present day.
Overture is the short-film screening house which the story of the museum is told stage by stage through interesting characters.
Genuine Thai is the cultural chamber to flaunt the characteristics of Thainess and its root in the past.
The 2nd floor
Diagram is the chamber for Thailand's maps in each period from the past to present.
Bangkok under the shade of Ayutthaya
Life outside Bangkok is the chamber for closer glimpse of the rural life and the history of rice cultivation.
Modernization of Siam is the chamber dedicated for a dramatic change of the country during the Kind Rama V reign and the history of Charoen Krung road.
The Birth of Democratic Thailand is the chamber for the Revolution of 1932 and democratic transition.
Western Impact is the chamber of the Westernization wave into Thailand.
Today's Thailand is the mirror tunnel with an assortment of screens all over the place.
Looking Forward is the chamber for visitors to have their say in the future of Thailand with the help of computer technology.
The 3rd floor
Insight into the legend of Suvarnabhumi is the chamber dedicated to the geography of the Land of Gold and the historic evidence through the archeological excavation.
Suvarnabhumi is the chamber where the way of life in Suvarnabhumi is put on show, including the diplomatic relations with the outside world and pieces of historic evidences.
Spiritual Intellect is the chamber for the learning on the Buddhism and its core principles. The Birth of Siam is the chamber for a closer look into the ancient kingdoms' origins and the legend of Krung Sri Ayutthaya, the Thailand's past capital.
Siam is the chamber for the society in Ayutthaya era, including the exhibition of model boats and royal barges.
Ancient Battle is the chamber devoted to the Ayutthaya warfare.
