This dry dock, where several royal barges are displayed, is located on Klong Bangkok Noi off the Chao Phraya River not far from Phra Pin Klao Bridge. These barges were used on Royal and government occasions and formerly served war vessels. One of the most beautiful and well-known barge is "Suphanahong'' used by the King only, now replaced by the "Narayana Song Suban Rama IX" as the King's Royal Barge. Royal Barges will be used for the Royal river procession for the Kathin ceremony a Buddhist tradition of offering robes to monks, usually during October or November. The Royal barges proceeded during the Rattankosin Bicentennial celebrations. The unique design and decorative details of each barge should be of great interest to all visitors.
The shed is open to the public every day from 8.30 am-4.30 pm. There is an admission fee of 10 baht. Most of the tourists go by boat. However, it is possible to go by car, and park the car under the Arun Amarin Bridge before crossing Klong Bangkok Noi. Then follow the sign, walking through narrow lane of the housing community of Wat Dusita Ram till the Royal Barges National Museum.
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