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A cultural trip from Bangkok to the Arts and Crafts Center on Koh Kerd in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The project runs from August 12 to December 26, 2026 and connects the Grand Palace in Bangkok with the island. The project is organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand through the Tourism Authority of Thailand in cooperation with an arts and crafts support foundation. The route program includes the Khon Study Center, the Museum of Arts of the Kingdom, and the Borom Mangkhala Anusorn Pavilion. The trip suits those who want to get to know Thai crafts and the works of artisans. The bus from Bangkok departs at 11:00; the ride is free, but museum admission is paid separately.
What the route includes
The route goes from Bangkok to Koh Kerd in Ayutthaya Province. On the island there are three listed stops: the Khon Study Center, the Museum of Arts of the Kingdom, and the Borom Mangkhala Anusorn Pavilion. This is an opportunity to see several sites connected with Thai arts and crafts on a single trip.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand organizes the project through the Tourism Authority of Thailand in cooperation with an arts and crafts support foundation. On the opening day, August 12, there were demonstrations of traditional crafts and the performance “Sang Thong,” episode “Rochana Chooses a Garland.” These events were specifically for the opening day; the official description does not present them as the program of every trip.
When and where
The route runs from August 12 to December 26, 2026. The bus departs from Bangkok from the Silpakorn University side at 11:00. The trip links the Grand Palace with Koh Kerd in Amphoe Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
The Arts and Crafts Center is located in Tambon Koh Kerd, Amphoe Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, postal code 13160. The bus route runs from Wednesday to Sunday until December 26, 2026. The capacity of one trip is no more than 50 participants.
Participation terms and cost
The bus ride is free. Admission to the Museum of Arts of the Kingdom is paid separately: the adult ticket costs 150 baht, and for schoolchildren, students, and visitors aged 60 and over, 75 baht. To get the discounted rate, you must show a document confirming eligibility.
The published museum schedule lists opening hours on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 9:45 to 15:30. Opening hours for the other days of the route are not listed here, so check the schedule with the venue before your trip.
To plan travel around the country, you can look at the calendar of events and holidays in Thailand and an article about trains on the Don Mueang — Ayutthaya route · RU.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the Art Route on Koh Kerd take place?
The project runs from August 12 to December 26, 2026. The bus route runs from Wednesday to Sunday. Before your trip, check the museum schedule, especially if you plan to visit on a day other than Wednesday or Sunday.
How much do the trip and museum admission cost?
The bus ride is free. Museum admission costs 150 baht for adults and 75 baht for schoolchildren, students, and visitors aged 60 and over. For a discounted ticket, you need to show a document confirming eligibility.
Where and at what time does the bus depart?
The bus departs from Bangkok from the Silpakorn University side at 11:00. Up to 50 seats are provided per trip. For more details about the trip, check with the organizer.
What can you see on the route?
The program includes the Khon Study Center, the Museum of Arts of the Kingdom, and the Borom Mangkhala Anusorn Pavilion. The crafts demonstrations and the performance “Sang Thong” are listed among the events of the opening day, not as a permanent route program.
Conclusion
The Art Route on Koh Kerd combines a trip from Bangkok with visits to three sites dedicated to Thai art and crafts. If you plan the trip, check the museum’s opening hours and bus route details with the organizer in advance.