Introduction
The Bangkok Art and Culture Center in Bangkok is a clean and nice place. Art, culture, theater events are conducted here. There are photos, paintings and sculptures and modern art here. The aim is to preserve culture by providing a meeting place for the artists and the public and to have cultural exchange.
Bangkok art Biennale, the largest art event of Thailand is conducted at BACC in Bangkok. Many artists from many countries participate to show their works of art.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Best time to visit
November to March. Temperatures between 29C (85F) and 34C (93F)
How to get to BACC in Bangkok
It is a 2-min walk from BTS National Stadium (Silom line)
BTS National Stadium
Open timings
10 AM to 9 PM (Monday holiday)
Admission is free
Time required to see BACC in Bangkok
About 2 hours
BACC
Things to do at BACC in Bangkok
View Thai art
Learn about Thai music
View Thai film
Visit Thai theater
Check out the Contemporary art of the world
See artHub@BACC
Visit Hibiki music studio
Check out ECO shop
See Shanta store
Visit IceDea to enjoy ice-cream
Restrictions
Deposit belongings at office
Flash camera not allowed
You cannot use aTripod or selfie stick
No photography on some floors
Food or drink not allowed
Do not touch exhibits
Keep Silence
Layout
There are ten floors in the Bangkok Art and Culture Building with circular pathways to go up.
The L floor has library and hall. The hall can be used for exhibitions or other activities. There are Thai and English books in the library. The library is open from 10 AM to 7.30 PM with Monday being a holiday. There is free Wi-Fi for members. There is a kid’s zone.
The first floor is used to conduct meetings, conferences and seminars in the multi-function room that has a capacity of about 300 seats.
The second floor has people’s gallery where art exhibitions can be conducted. Talented artists can present their art skill. They can even draw the portrait of visitors for a price.
The third floor has exit to Skywalk for BTS National Stadium.
The fourth floor has studio that can accommodate about 150 to 200 people. Events or live performances can be conducted in the studio. There are meeting rooms to conduct meetings, workshops or small conferences.
The fifth floor has about 220 seats auditorium. There can be screening of films here or conduct musical events or can be used for talks. Information center is present for any information required. There are meeting rooms. Locker rooms to deposit your belongings are available.
The sixth floor has Bangkok Art and Culture Center office.
The main gallery is on 7, 8 and 9 floors. The exhibition space for each gallery is about 1200 sq.m.
Amenities
artHub@BACC has shops, cafes etc. and is worth visiting.
Outdoor activities like film screenings or concerts can be conducted in the open space in front of BACC in Bangkok.
BACC
Coffee Shop
Facilities
ATMs
Restaurants
Cafe
Restroom
Wheel-Chair accessible
Escalators and Elevators are available.
Free guided tours
Benches to sit
Parking
Shops
Tourist attractions near BACC
Asiatique
Siam Paragon mall
The Siam Center mall
Siam discovery mall
MBK Center