The move to establish an art center in Bangkok, Thailand was adopted by its governor Dr. Bhichit Rattakul in 1995. He wanted to establish a multi-dimensional art and cultural center that should be a global meeting place for art lovers around the globe. Beginning in 2000, the construction work of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center halted for the want of available funds to run the construction.

The fund crisis appeared as there were some hostility against the initiative and a few corruption allegations by the state. The government could not apprehend the intellectual value of having such an art and cultures center. So, after three years of its initiation, the construction of the BACC resumed in 2005 and earlier it was named as Bangkok Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art. The art center was renamed as Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) prior to its inauguration. The BACC was opened to public in 2008.

The BACC exhibits a blend of past and present and the traditional to international arts and cultures. It collects resources from every available sources including public and private. The art center contains different collection including different precious and rare paintings, sculptures, photography, videos, performances and more. Traditional Thai shows are also available here for the visitors. It is a perfect venue for one to pass the leisure periods in Bangkok. One of greatest features of the art center is that most of it collections are not exhibited on walls and the interior shape is spiral and twisted.

You can have the artists by the side of their creations in the 3000 square meter space of Bangkok Art and Culture Center. There are private shops and galleries are also available inside the art center. Lots of people including local youths, foreign travelers and art-lovers frequently visit the BACC.

By Bus:

Public buses No. 15, 16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 36, 40, 47, 48, 50, 54, 73, 73ก, 79, 93, 141, 159, 204, 508

By Boat:

Take the boat at Saen Saeb Canal (Khlong Saen Saeb Boat) and get off at Sa Phan Hua-Chang Pier (or Hua Chang Bridge). Then walk for about 300 m to the BACC.

By BTS SkyTrain:

Take BTS SkyTrain to National Stadium Station and leave via exit No. 3. Then walk through Skybridge directly to the Bangkok Art and Culture Center – you will enter on the 3rd floor of it.

By Car:

The BACC is on Rama 1 road and Payathai road. There is only one car entrance from Payathai Road.

The parking is available at level B1 and B2 but it’s limited.

• It’s easy to find across from the popular MBK mega shopping mall and Siam Discovery Centre
• Start at the top and work down
• You are encouraged to touch some installations and become part of them. Make sure you know which works you can touch as you are generally not allowed to touch them
• It’s a big place so give yourself a couple hours to enjoy it
• Do not disturb others peaceful enjoyment of the galleries
• Please observe photography rules for each exhibition
• For permitted photography, the use of flash, tripod and selfie sticks are prohibited
• Video recording is prohibited
• Photographs taken from BACC exhibition are for non-commercial use only
• They have lockers to store your oversize bags on entry
• Make sure to read about upcoming live events and interactions with the artists and art pieces on certain days and times
• There are also a few coffee shops and places to eat and shop on your way to the top where the museum and exhibits are situated
• Food and drink are prohibited inside the galleries.