Bangkok: Erawan Museum Ticket

Three Elephant Statues
Located below

The Erawan Museum is famous for its giant Erawan elephant statue, and inside the statue are various art pieces and artifacts. The museum is a harmonious blend of traditional Thai architecture and modern design, and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and ponds. Enjoy a special time at this historically significant place.

The story of Erawan the elephant

Before going to the museum, it will be more refreshing to know the myth about Erawan elephant. According to oral tradition, Erawan is a young god who lives in the realm of heaven. When Indra, one of the gods, wanted to travel, the young god was given a white elephant named Erawan, so Thai people believe that elephants are magical creatures that serve the gods.

The structure of the museum

The Erawan Museum is divided into three floors. According to the idea from Bumita’s book, the first floor of the museum symbolizes the underground world of Suvarnabhumi, the second floor is the land of humans, and the third floor is depicted as heaven inside the body of an elephant. It will be fun to tour the museum while knowing this structure.