Erawan Museum Bangkok: Explore the World's Largest Hand-Carved Sculpture
Bang Mueang Mai
Discover the Erawan Museum in Bangkok, home to the world's largest hand-carved sculpture. Marvel at the giant three-headed elephant, a holy shrine and a must-visit tourist attraction.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Erawan Museum - The Erawan Museum features an impressive three-headed elephant sculpture that seems to float, crafted using the world’s first and largest hand-hammering technique. It’s a significant and revered site for visitors and is a highlight of Samut Prakan Province.\n\nThe museum was established in 1994 and opened its doors to visitors in 2013. The structure, including the elephant, stands at a towering height of 43.6 meters, which is comparable to a 14-story building. The elephant’s height reaches 12 meters, its length spans 39 meters, and the body weighs 150 tons, with the head alone weighing 100 tons. The exterior of the elephant is adorned with copper plates, each roughly 1.2 mm thick, varying in size from 4x8 feet down to the size of a palm. These plates are meticulously hammered and assembled into hundreds of thousands of intricate pieces to form the elaborate patterns.
What's Included
  • All Tax and Service Charges
  • 1-way transfer from your hotel to Erawan Museum
  • Entrance Fee for Museum
What's Not Included
  • Transfer from Museum to Hotel.
  • Food & Drinks
  • Guide.
Additional Information

The Erawan Museum is renowned for its massive tri-headed elephant statue that graces its exterior. This unequaled work of art, carved entirely by hand, is the world’s largest of its kind. Its appeal extends beyond mere curiosity, however, with many viewing it as a sacred monument and essential tourist spot.

Construction on the Erawan Museum began in 1994, but it only became open to the public in 2013. The establishment, including its elephant centerpiece, stands at a towering height of 43.6 meters, the equivalent of a 14-story building. The elephant’s dimensions are equally impressive, measuring 12 meters in width, 39 meters in length, and weighing in at 150 tons for the body and an additional 100 tons for the head. The exterior of the elephant statue is encased in copper. These sheets, each 1.2 millimeters thick, come in various sizes, ranging from 4x8 feet down to palm-sized. In total, hundreds of thousands of these sheets were painstakingly and individually attached, displaying an impressive level of care and craftsmanship.

Location
The Erawan Museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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