The Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre is a museum devoted to Ayutthaya, the former capital of the kingdom that bore its name. It stands on Rotchana Road in Ayutthaya, Thailand, and is also known locally as the Ayutthaya Study Centre.
What you will find
The museum presents the story of the ancient capital through models, artifacts and multimedia presentations. Models help visitors picture the city as it once was, while the displays and screens offer a way to follow the history of the former kingdom before walking among its remains.
Why it suits a visit to the old city
Ayutthaya itself is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its ruins are spread across the area. A stop at the centre can give useful context before you explore them. Many visitors find it helpful to begin here, so that the temples and monuments you see afterwards are easier to place within the history of the kingdom.
- Type of visit: a museum with models, artifacts and multimedia displays
- Setting: Ayutthaya, within the UNESCO World Heritage area
- Address: Rotchana Road, Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
- Contact: +66-35-245-124
Planning your trip
Because the centre is a museum set within a historic city, it works well as part of a half-day or longer itinerary covering the surrounding ruins. Check details such as opening times and admission directly with the centre before you travel, using the telephone number above.
