The museum contains information about the naval history which Samut Prakan province played an important part. In the museum grounds are a seaplane, submarine, tanks and various guns. Inside there are many model ships. The highlights include H.T.M.S. Machanu, the first submarine in Thailand, and the first lighthouse in Thailand.
The museum is open Mondays to Fridays, 09.00 to 15.30. Closed public holidays. Call 02-394 1997 for more information. On Children's Day in January there are special exhibits and shows for the kids in the museum grounds and in the Navy Academy opposite. Admission is free. The museum is on Sukhumwit Road just north of the City Hall. From Bangkok, take air-conditioned buses 511, 508, 525 and 536.
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