SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY The original site of this university was Tha Phra Palace, the temple of Royal Grandchildren of King Rama I. It was later used as a residence for she sons of various kings, and HRH Prince Narissaranuwadtiwongse was the last prince to stay there. Silpakorn was the first university of art in Thailand and was founded from the Fine Arts Department School which taught painting and sculpture to civil servants and other students who were accepted without fees. It was Prof. Silpa Bhirasri who laid the foundations for the study of European art here, and since then faculties have been opened in more subjects, such as Architecture, Archaeology and Interior Design. Art Gallery: Temporary exhibitions are held here. It is in three sections: the main audience chamber of the old Tha Phra Palace, and galleries for Painting, Sculpture and Prints Faculty, and the Faculty of Interior Design. Wang Tha Phra Library: Situated at the right of the university gate on Na Phralan Road, this is the biggest art library in the country, and a centre for artistic information. Monument to Prof. Silpa Bhirasri: This stands in front of the Painting, Sculpture and Prints Faculty.

Address:
31 Na Phralan Road Phraborommaharatchawang Sub-District
Phra Nakhon District
Bangkok 10200

Phone: (662) 623-6115-21 Fax: (662) 225-8991

Bus: 1 15 19 25 43 44 47 53 59 82 91 123 203
Air-con Bus: Sai 25 39 44 91 501 508 512

Pier:
1.Chao Phraya Express Boat: Tha Chang Pier
2. Ferry: Tha Chang Pier Phrachan Nua Pier

Opening Hours:
University: Daily
Office: Mon-Fri
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Closed: Sat Sun Public Hols.

Library:
Wang Tha Phra
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am-7:30 pm
Sat 9 am-4 pm n
Closed: Sun Public Hols.

Listed by Fine Arts Dept.: 1978

Thai Architecture Award: 1989

Parking:
In the University compound

Nearby Attractions:
City Pillar Clock Tower College of Dramatic Arts Grand Palace
National Gallery
National Museum
National Theatre
Old Cannon Museum Pratamnak Suan Kularb School Sanam Luang Saranrom Park
Silpa Bhirasri Memorial Silpakorn U. Thammasat U. Thawornwatthu Bldg.
Wat Arun Wat Mahathat
Wat Pho Wat Phra Kaeo