Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
Museum in Kanchanaburi
The Thailand–Burma Railway Centre in Kanchanaburi is a privately funded museum and research facility dedicated to the history of the Thailand–Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway. Curated by Australian Rod Beattie, an expert in the railway’s history, the museum is situated near the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery in a building once used as the Imperial Japanese Army’s headquarters, constructed by POWs and forced laborers.
The museum features a detailed layout, beginning with an introductory section under a replica wooden bridge, highlighting the Japanese invasion and the transport of POWs. Exhibits include a reconstructed boxcar, tools recovered from the railway’s construction, and sections explaining the geography, construction, and living conditions along the railway. The center offers an in-depth and immersive exploration of the harrowing history of the Death Railway.
The Thailand–Burma Railway Centre appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Kanchanaburi!
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Visiting Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
Daily 9:00am to 4:00pm
160 TBH
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