Erawan Museum & Erawan National Park — Tickets & Day Trips Compared
Two very different 'Erawan' experiences: the surreal three-headed-elephant Erawan Museum on Bangkok's edge, and the turquoise tiered waterfalls of Erawan National Park.
Available
5 options
Avg. rating
4.8 - 2,797 reviews
From
$274 THB
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Erawan Museum & National Park: what to know before booking
Two very different 'Erawan' experiences: the surreal three-headed-elephant Erawan Museum on Bangkok's edge, and the turquoise tiered waterfalls of Erawan National Park.
- Availability
- 5 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $274 THB before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.8 stars across 2,797 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Erawan Museum: Samut Prakan, SE Bangkok. Erawan National Park: Kanchanaburi, ~180 km west
- Best time
- Museum any time; the national park is best in the cooler, wetter season for full waterfall flow
- Ticket note
- Museum tickets are dated; national-park day-trip meeting times are strict
Erawan Museum & National Park in Bangkok
Sorted by review signal, price, and availability. Tap any card to book through the provider checkout.
Everything you should know before you book
The Erawan Museum is one of Bangkok's most photographed oddities — a colossal three-headed bronze elephant standing over a museum whose interior is a jewel-toned, stained-glass cosmos of staircases and shrines. It pairs naturally with the open-air Ancient City (Muang Boran) nearby, and combo tickets cover both on one booking.
Erawan National Park is a separate, full-day trip in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, built around a seven-tier waterfall with emerald pools you can swim in. Day trips often combine it with a local elephant camp. Decide first which 'Erawan' you mean — the city museum is a couple of hours; the national park is a long day out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Erawan Museum?
A museum topped by a giant three-headed bronze elephant, with an ornate stained-glass interior representing the Buddhist cosmos. It's near the Ancient City open-air heritage park, and combo tickets cover both.
Is the Erawan Museum the same as Erawan National Park?
No. The museum is on Bangkok's southeast edge; Erawan National Park is a seven-tier waterfall in Kanchanaburi, about 180 km west — a full-day trip, often combined with an elephant camp.
Can you swim at Erawan National Park?
Yes — the emerald pools beneath the waterfall tiers are open for swimming, so day trips suggest bringing swimwear and water shoes.