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Wednesday, 22 October 2025The Siriraj Museum Unit organized a Museum Guide Training Program for retired medical personnel from Siriraj Hospital to expand its network of volunteer museum guides.The program was designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as museum guides, sharing the stories of Siriraj’s rich medical heritage with visitors and supporting the museum’s...
Night at Siriraj Medical Museum25–28 November 2025The Siriraj Museum would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Night at Siriraj Medical Museum event.Your participation, valuable feedback, and thoughtful suggestions are greatly appreciated. We will use your comments to improve and enhance future events, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol Universityis honored to organize a commemorative lecture in tribute to Her Majestyentitled:“One Hundred Days of Remembrance:Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother,Forever in Our Hearts”Held on the occasion of the 100th day since the passing ofHer Majesty Queen SirikitThe Queen MotherDistinguished Speakers:Clinical Professor Emeritus Dr. Piyasakol...
The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, in collaboration with the Naval Transportation Department, Wat Amarintharam, Wat Amarintharam School, Satri Wat Rakang School, and its network partners, brought children participating in the 8th Siriraj Bangkok Noi Youth Moral Camp to visit the Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum.During the visit, the participants enjoyed guided tours led by museum educators and too...
Night at Siriraj Medical MuseumTickets available now!22–26 June 2026Starting 9 June 2026From 10:00 a.m. onwards (until tickets are sold out)The Siriraj Museum reserves the right not to issue refunds under any circumstances.Event Dates: 22–26 June 2026Round 1: 17:30 – 19:00Round 2: 19:00 – 20:30(2 rounds per day, 105 participants per round)Each reservation allows a maximum of 3 tickets per transact...
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half-anatomical model that used for teaching anatomy subject in the past. It made
out of paper called “papier-mâché” for replacing dissection of human body. The
model indicated inner organs of thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.
It
was painted with multiple colors and can separated each part of organs such as
lungs, liver, bowel then put it backs together. This model was used until
1896 A.D., then changed to use real human body (cadaver) for studying anatomy.
| Culture/Period : | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Object Type : | Model |
| Material : | Paper |
| Dimensions : | W: 91 cm., L: 91.5 cm., H: 100.5 cm. |
Brass
metal plate with a circular stamp printed with embossed letter “MUNTZ PATENT” surrounded the Arabic numerals “24”.
These plates were padded throughout the ancient boat bilge and exhibited in the
Bimuksthan Museum. It was also produced by Muntz
Metal Co., Birmingham, UK. The evident shows that it was manufactured
before 1847 A.D. and the Arabic numerals indicated on stamp means the ratio of
brass of each plate which is measured in ounces per square foot.
| Culture/Period : | Early Rattanakosin period |
|---|---|
| Object Type : | Rectangle plate |
| Material : | brass |
The memorabilia box of His Royal Highness Prince Siriraj Kakudhabhandha,
His Majesty, King Rama V ordered to produce them for charity
and remembrance of his son cremation.
The
boxes made of gold plat and covered with gold mixing with mercury on the
surface, then the mercury was reduced by using heat. The gold remained on
surface was embossed with a
pattern of a swan in a lotus pond that swan resembles Her Majesty, Queen
Patcharindara who was the mother of the prince.
The lit was a glaze tiles painted with H.R.H. Prince
Siriraj Kakudhabhandha portrait that had both color and black-white. The
difference between colored lit and black-white lit; the colored lit had the
embossed of swan higher than black-white lit, painted with blue color on
background which was the Rajawadee Style and given only for royal family.
| Culture/Period : | 1887 A.D. |
|---|---|
| Object Type : | Cylinder box |
| Material : | metal and glaze tiles |
| Dimensions : | H: 21 cm. |
Chaleo is one of a basketry type made of bamboo sapwood which related to Thai people’s belief in the past or used as a token and symbol. It made by weaving a thin long strip of bamboo into star angle which has 3 star angles, 5 star angles, 6 star angles, 8 star angles up to 12 star angles. Then, leave one of a strip for stick onto objects. Moreover, each type of Chaleo’s angles has different meaning such as 3 angles means “God blessing for patient to get well soon”. Also, it believes that if you stick “Chaleo” onto medicine pot, the medicine will become a holy medicine for curing diseases better.
| Culture/Period : | Rattanakosin period |
|---|---|
| Material : | bamboo sapwood |
| Culture/Period : | late Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin period |
|---|---|
| Material : | porcelain |
It is an informative museum which tells about the history of Siriraj Hospital, the development of medicine and medical education in the historical context. It also gives information about the traditional Thai medicine which relies on philosophical ideas and exists together with modern medicine. It is an important point to note that traditional Thai medicine complements modern medicine in Thailand rather than being excluded. Thailand is now a country where you can have quality healthcare service in government hospitals with reasonable prices in contrast to some people who think that Thailand is underdeveloped in healtcare service. In fact, as a person I have been to Thai hospitals for operation and health problems often I can say that the healtcare is service here is better than that of many Western countries.
ฝั่งนิติเวชน่าสนใจมากค่ะ เก็บค่าเข้าคนละ80ถือว่าคุ้มค่าเลย ใช้เวลาประมาณครึ่งชั่วโมงถึง1ชั่วโมงในการชม ไม่อนุญาตให้ถ่ายภาพแต่ก็คิดว่าเหมาะสมแล้วค่ะที่ไม่อนุญาต ถ้าของใหญ่มีล็อกเกอร์ให้ฝากของฟรี มีร้านกาแฟเล็กๆด้วยค่ะ ส่วนใหญ่เป็นชาวค่างชาติเข้าชม ถ้ามีเวลามากกว่านี้จะกลับมาชมอีกรอบแน่นอนค่ะ
เป็นพิพิธภัณฑ์ที่สุดยอด! คุ้มค่าแก่การเข้าชม และ ยังได้ความรู้ทางวิทยาศาสตร์ การแพทย์ เพิ่มขึ้้นด้วย แนะนำเป็นอย่างยิ่ง
If you're considering a visit to the Siriraj Museum in Bangkok, be ready for an experience unlike any other. Known as the "Museum of Death," this place is not for the weak-hearted. I went on October 24, and what I saw was unforgettable. The displays include preserved bodies of infants, skulls of victims, a preserved mummy-like body, and belongings of murder victims. There are also forensic reports and other chilling artifacts from real-life cases. Picture-taking is prohibited, so I didn't take any photos inside, but I kept my ticket as a souvenir – a little reminder of the intense experience. This isn't your usual museum; it dives into the darker sides of medicine, pathology, and forensic science, giving visitors a raw glimpse into the reality of life, death, and tragedy. If you're easily disturbed, this might not be for you. But for those curious about anatomy, criminology, or the medical field, it's a fascinating, though haunting, place to explore. Just keep in mind, the experience tends to stay with you long after you've left.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University
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