Located on Chao Fa road, across from the National Museum, this building was once the old royal Mint and was converted into the National Gallery in 1974. It displays permanent traditional paintings and contemporary paintings by leading Thai artists. There are regular temporary exhibitions. The admission fee is 30 baht (package ticket 80 baht) and the opening times are Wednes¬day to Sunday from 9.00 attn. to 4.00 p.m.