Neilson Hays Library, Private English library in Suriyawong, Thailand.
The Neilson Hays Library occupies a neoclassical building with a domed rotunda and symmetrical reading rooms containing 22,000 English language books.
The Bangkok Ladies' Library Association founded the institution in 1869, with the current structure built in 1922 by Italian architects Mario Tamagno and Giovanni Ferrero.
The library maintains a collection of rare books about Southeast Asia and hosts regular classical music concerts, literary festivals, and children's story sessions.
Visitors can access the library from Tuesday through Sunday between 09:30 and 17:00, with day passes available for 100 baht.
The building received major restoration from 2016 to 2018, leading to recognition with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2022.
Location: Suriyawong
Inception: 1869
Address: 195 195 Suriwongse Road 10500 10500
Opening Hours: Dienstag-Sonntag 09:30-17:00
Website: https://neilsonhayslibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 13.72707,100.52291
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:22
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