Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is the public heart of the city contemporary art scene. Free to enter and open Tuesday to Sunday, its nine spiralling floors host exhibitions of Thai and international art, design, music, theatre and film in the middle of Pathumwan.
- Admission
- Free (most exhibitions)
- Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Closed Mondays.
- Address
- 939 Rama I Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
- Getting there
- BTS National Stadium, connected by an elevated walkway
- Website
- bacc.or.th
Tickets and admission
General admission to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is free, and most of the exhibitions across the building are free to enter as well. A small number of special or ticketed exhibitions may charge an entrance fee, which is shown at the gallery entrance. There is no need to book in advance for general visits.
Opening hours
The BACC is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and is closed every Monday. Opening hours can change on public holidays and during installation between exhibitions, so it is worth checking the official BACC website before a special trip.
Location and how to get there
The centre stands at 939 Rama I Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, at the Pathumwan intersection directly opposite MBK Center and Siam Discovery. The easiest way to arrive is by BTS Skytrain: National Stadium station connects straight into the building on its upper level by an elevated walkway, so you can reach it without crossing the traffic below.
What to see at the BACC
The building is designed around a bright spiral atrium, with the main contemporary art galleries on the upper floors and a changing programme of large exhibitions throughout the year. Between the galleries you will find an art library, independent design and craft shops, cafes, and an auditorium that hosts film screenings, talks and performances.
To see what is currently on show at the BACC and across the city, browse our guide to art galleries and museums in Bangkok or this week edition of Bangkok art events this week.
Frequently asked questions
How much are tickets to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre?
General admission to the BACC is free. Most exhibitions throughout the building are also free to enter, though a small number of special or ticketed shows may charge a fee.
What are the BACC opening hours?
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and is closed on Mondays. Hours can vary on public holidays, so check the official BACC website before your visit.
Where is the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre?
The BACC is at 939 Rama I Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, at the Pathumwan intersection opposite MBK Center. It connects directly to BTS National Stadium station by an elevated walkway.
What is there to see at the BACC?
Nine floors built around a spiral atrium, with the main contemporary art galleries on the upper floors, plus an art library, independent design and craft shops, cafes and an auditorium hosting film screenings, talks and performances.