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Art In Paradise Museum Overview

Art in Paradise is Thailand’s first and the world’s largest interactive museum in Pattaya with large dioramas, dinosaur figurines, jungle safari display and ocean-themed exhibits. Decorated as a huge art gallery of 3-D optical illusions where visitors can picture themselves being a part of the paintings. Art in Paradise has ten different zones that cover the varied aspects of artwork.

Art in Paradise is a perfect place to enjoy the 'Optical illusion art,' which enables the human eye with the ability to trick the human brain. It is a beautiful place that not only impresses, but is fun-filled, lively, and leaves you with memories to cherish forever. For those planning their Thailand tour packages, Art in Paradise offers a unique and immersive experience that adds an extra layer of excitement to your itinerary. It is Thailand's first 3-D art museum and has an astounding collection of interactive artwork and sculptures which make it one of its kind museums. It is located in Chon Buri Province, Pattaya and started its operation on May 2, 2012.

The art gallery is spread in about 5,800 square meters, making it the largest in the world. Renowned South Korean artist, Mr. Shin Jae Yeoul, was the inspiration behind this museum, who is now the Managing Director of this wonderful art gallery. He along with eleven other talented Korean artists showcased their skills in an old building. They modified that building into an impressive display of over 140 marvelous paintings. These paintings were made in a way that they provide an interactive 3-D illusion. The aesthetic style used in making these paintings makes every picture clicked with them, realistic, stylish, and interactive.

This gallery is divided into 10 different zones, all covering different aspects of art. The 10 zones include Mirage, Aqua, Zoo, Classic Art, Ayutthaya, Egyptian, Thai, Surrealism, Dinosaur, and Exhibition Room. Art in Paradise is the ideal destination to spend time with your family, friends, and even lovers. Here you can get involved with the artworks and get snapped with them. This place lets the inner kid in you to rise and enjoy the mind-blowing experiences like never before. It attracts a multitude of tourists from all over the world to enjoy the superb and almost real experiences and capture the moments.

Highlights

• Get tricked at the very first optical illusion gallery in Thailand.
• Get to experience the fun of exploring the 3D galleries loaded with paintings.
• Strike a pose with the beautiful pictures and snap beautiful moments to cherish.
• Touch, climb, pose, and feel the interactive displays with no boundaries.

How To Reach

Art in Paradise is centrally located and is easily accessible through public or private transport services. There are frequent Baht buses available from all prominent points to this gallery. The Grab taxi or motorcycle taxis are other cost-effective options to reach the gallery.

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Best Time To Visit

You can visit this amazing place at any time of year, as this 3-D illusion museum is entirely indoors and you will not get affected by the climate outside. Thousands of visitors come to this place to enjoy the exceptional display of art, and the museum gets packed with tourists during weekends.

Hence, weekdays are preferred over the weekends. And, if you want to get clicked with the interactive art without waiting for too long, visit the place during weekdays, and reach the place as early as possible in the morning.

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Other Essential Information

Places to Shop Near Art in Paradise: 

  1. Terminal 21 Pattaya: Terminal 21 Pattaya is located on the junction of North Pattaya Road and Second Road. The six-story retail complex includes an SFX Theater cinema and a Foodland supermarket. The 32-story Grande Centre Point Pattaya hotel and condominium is also located here.
  2. Central Marina Pattaya: Central Marina Pattaya, which has an incredible feel and is designed to seem like a fishermen town, is open every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It features a retail mall, supermarket, cinema, premium seafood market, sportswear store, and an outdoor market.
  3. Royal Garden Plaza: A large shopping mall featuring a variety of nice stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. On the bottom floor, there are a few restaurants with views of the sea. The mall is well-known for Ripley's Museum and the red aircraft that protrudes from it, it's surely worth a visit.
  4. Central Festival Pattaya: The Central Festival Shopping Mall is Pattaya's main shopping attraction, drawing a diverse mix of visitors and residents who come for the worldwide brand clothes, diverse dining options, and entertainment, including a cinema, bowling, and a children's arcade.

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Tips to visit Art in Paradise:

1. It is centrally located and it is convenient and cheap to reach there through Baht bus, GrabTaxi or motorcycle taxi.

2. Visit the museum on a weekday to avoid a long waiting period.

3. To get entry at Thai prices, do not forget to keep your driving license or work permit with you.

4. Take a shoulder bag to carry your shoes as they do not allow shoes inside the museum.

5. To get the perfect clicks, make sure to capture from the appropriate angle and try to click from a low angle to capture the excellent background.

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Point of Interest for Art In Paradise Museum
Diorama
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Diorama

This section houses several dolls and figurines which depict delicate details of Thai life. Korean sculptures used special techniques to make them appear lively and beautiful.

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Aqua
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Aqua

This section lets you experience the underwater world. You can feel being with the blue whale or fight with giant fish or enjoy treasure hunt or even look like a beautiful mermaid.

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Safari
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Safari

This section is perfect for all jungle life admirers. You can find yourself walking with a large group of elephants, a zebra herd, and a long neck giraffe through the paintings. Click pictures with primeval tribes in the Amazon jungle or wild animals.

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Classic Art
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Classic Art

It is a fun and interactive way to explore classic art. Here you can be Leanardo Da Vinci and act like you are creating the famous Mona Lisa painting or appreciate the pieces of classic art in an engaging manner.

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Ayutthaya
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Ayutthaya

This is the largest and one of the most spectacular zones in the museum and Here you can click life-like pictures with a huge Buddha statue or involve yourself in the marvelous classical civilization of the Incas. Another attraction here is a painting that will make you feel like you are crossing a dangerous valley on a rope and wooden blocks bridge.

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Egypt
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Egypt

This section lets you be part of the journey of Pharaoh's Tomb to the vast desert. You will be disillusioned to be in Egypt and exploring the different heritage structures there. 

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Thai
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Thai

This section represents the stunning display of Thai culture and tradition. You will get the chance to be part of the Songkran festival or get clicked with the floating lanterns of Yi Peng while relaxing on the giant hands of Tosakan.

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Fantasy
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Fantasy

A section completely dedicated to surreal images. Here you can unleash your imagination and capture those marvelous experiences.

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Dinosaur
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Dinosaur

This section will take you back to the dinosaur era and lets you click pictures with them.

Exhibition Room
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Exhibition Room

Here you will get to see the art structures depicting the current situation in the world or the paintings displaying modern art and styles.

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Art In Paradise Museum FAQs

What is the best time to visit Art in Paradise?

This beautiful 3D art museum is open throughout the week. Hence visitors can come anytime they wish. However, the museum remains crowded and busy on weekends. Weekdays are the best time to visit, and to click pictures with the almost lively looking art without having to wait in queues.

Why is Art In Paradise Pattaya so famous?

The Art Museum is one and only 3D museum in Thailand. This museum has optical illusion art, and many other impressive collections of art and sculpture. Spread over a 5000-meter square, this museum has over 140 paintings and sculptures. The art gallery is divided into different zones. The museum lets the visitors pose and take pictures with the splendid 3D art.

How many 3D paintings are there in Art in Paradise?

Art in Paradise, Pattaya is an amazing museum, full of exciting paintings and sculptures and requires a minimum of two hours to get around the whole gallery. But as the visitors come here to experience the art of 3-D illusion and like to pose and get clicked with different paintings, they spend a lot more time.

And, it is completely visitors' choice of how much time they want to spend in interacting with these marvelous paintings.

Is Art in Paradise located near South Pattaya or Central Pattaya?

Art in Paradise is located in central Pattaya. It lies on the Pattaya 2nd Road and is near to the Dolphin roundabout, North Pattaya.

How to get discounted tickets for Art in Paradise, Pattaya?

Ticket prices for Art in Paradise, Pattaya for foreigners are higher than the Thai nationals. But, a foreigner can get entry as a Thai national by showing his driving license or work permit.

Also, if you book tickets online with Thrillophilia, you will get the advantage of discount offers and vouchers, as Thrillophilia offers a lowest price guarantee. Not only this, the ticket price includes the entry price and the transfer from your hotel to the gallery in a private vehicle.

How long should one spend time here in Art in Paradise?

Art in Paradise, Pattaya is an amazing museum, full of exciting paintings and sculptures and requires a minimum of two hours to get around the whole gallery. But as the visitors come here to experience the art of 3-D illusion and like to pose and get clicked with different paintings, they spend a lot more time.

And, it is completely visitors' choice of how much time they want to spend in interacting with these marvelous paintings.

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Art In Paradise Museum Reviews

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Shun Thar
Reviewed: 04 Feb 2023
5.0/5
I had fun. And also tickets are also cheap from outside price. I am sure about that I will buy tickets again from this website Thrillophilia. 
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Bipul BAA
Reviewed: 25 Oct 2022
5.0/5
Nice place to click photos and to enjoy. Took around 3 hrs to see the whole place. Overall, was a good experience.
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Achyut Namboothiri
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2019
5.0/5
Do pay a visit to the Art in Paradise gallery in Pattaya, just like me and my family did here during our trip. Special mention to the team at Thrillophilia for helping us out with the booking and constant support. Our favourite parts of the gallery with the diorama, aqua and safari rooms.

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