Bangkok Doll Museum was founded in 1957 by well-known master of their production Khunyung Thongkorn Chanthavimol. She was trained in one of the best schools in the world to establish a puppet "Ozawa" in Tokyo (Japan) and for their craftsmanship and subtle sense of beauty was awarded by the King of Thailand.

The museum's collection includes about 400 Thai handmade dolls. They are appreciated by collectors all over the world and have international recognition. At the international competition of dolls in Krakow (Poland) in 1978, the museum received a collection of Bangkok's main prize "Golden peacock feather." The competition handicrafts organized by the Ministry of Industry of Thailand in 1982 on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Bangkok, the museum's collection are also ranked first.

The more dolls in the museum cover the following thematic aspects: rural life in Thailand, northern mountain tribes and traditional Thai costumes. However, there is in it, and a section of traditional costumes from around the world, including Russia, Australia, Greece, South Korea, Belgium, China and many others.

The highlight of the museum's collection of dolls is a dramatic view of Khon based on ancient Thai Ramakien epic. The story tells the doll, based on the confrontation of good and evil. Special attention is given a collection of masks from Khon Ramak. Their production, even in life-size requires incredible work, not to mention their miniature versions.

All the dolls in the museum are divided into antiques, historical value, and those that can be purchased in a private collection.