Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)

Overview

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a large contemporary arts centre at the Siam intersection. Its nine floors house rotating exhibitions, artist studios, independent galleries, bookshops, and creative spaces — all admission-free.

Highlights

• Main Gallery: Rotating exhibitions on floors 7–9 showcase Thai and international contemporary art.
• Independent Galleries: Smaller galleries and artist-run spaces on lower floors offer emerging work.
• Creative Market: Weekend pop-up markets on the ground floor sell art prints, handmade jewellery, and zines.

History

After nearly two decades of advocacy by Bangkok's arts community, the centre opened in 2008 in a purpose-built 28,000 sq m building designed by architect Robert G. Boughey.

Visitor Tips

• Free entry: All exhibitions are free, though some special events may charge.
• Closed Mondays.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.