Art Gallery and War Museum

The Art Gallery and War Museum, also known as the World War II Museum and Art Gallery, is a private museum in Tha Makham, Mueang Kanchanaburi, near the Bridge over the River Kwai. It houses collections related to World War II and the Thailand-Burma Railway, including photographs, documents, weapons, uniforms and artifacts, alongside art and gem exhibits. The multi-storey building is notable for its extensive display of wartime memorabilia and historical records.

Visitors can expect a multi-level indoor museum adjacent to the River Kwai Bridge. Ground and upper floors display World War II artifacts, photographs, documents, uniforms, weapons and models related to the Death Railway, along with art, postage stamps, gem and jewelry exhibits. The setting is compact and densely arranged with glass cases and wall displays. Visitors walk through gallery rooms and can view the river and bridge area from the building exterior.