Low Season? Not at "Art in Paradise"

[Evil Penevil]

Art in Paradise is a 3D art gallery on Soi 1, about 100 meters in from  2nd Road. It is located on the east stretch of Soi 1 (on your right [edit in] as you ride the baht bus north on 2nd Road), not the section of Soi 1 that runs between Beach Road and 2nd Rd.

 

 

 

 

The gallery bills itself as the "world's largest 3D art museum."  I have no idea if that is true, but it is pretty big and has several hundred paintings and other displays on two floors.  The paintings create optical illusions which result in some cool effects and photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gallery also attracts big crowds, mostly Thais and Koreans (it is owned by a Korean group), but also quite a few Russians.  Admission is 150 baht for Thais and 350 baht for foreigners.

 

 

 

 

 

I went there with two Thai girls and one reacted very strongly to the "double pricing.  She told them that I had lived in Pattaya for 2 1/2 years and should pay the Thai price, even if I didn't have my passport or other document with me.  She got pretty insistent and the ticket seller finally relented.  That probably had more to do with the people backing up behind us than the strength of her arguments,  but in any case, I got in for 150 baht.

 

My angel:

 

 

 

 

What's also interesting is there's a "spa" and massage parlor right across the street from the gallery.

 

 

 

 

More pics from inside the gallery.  Thai girls love the place and want their pictures taken in front of just about every painting. It takes 60 to 90 minutes to do the whole gallery, depending on the crowds.  It's open 9.00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is busiest in the afternoon and early evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Chris Los]

Cool

[COLD SODA]

Excellent review..... Much appreciated . Thanks

[Armando555]

It looks like fun! I will check it out in july

[Beerburgerbonk]

This place is a "must go" for me, thanks for telling us about it and of course your great photos

[Ru4Real]

Thanks for the review Evil ... nice pics.

 

Another excellent thread on this place with some cool pics here.

[robw]

Looks great,will have a look next week.

 

Thanks for the pics and review.

[Disander]

Fantastic! Looks for a fun afternoon.

[felix the cat]

Looks great! On my last trip i planned to take my girl there but time ran out...maybe next time i hope!!

 

Thxs for sharing Evil!

[vimto66]

Those 3D paintings are dead impressive,its hard to say which one is the best as they are all so clever,i might actually make the effort and go in july.

[tookinky4her]

Good to know Evil

 

Will go in a couple of weeks

 

You mean soi 1 between 2nd rd and 3rd rd?

 

See ya soon

[Evil Penevil]

Good to know Evil

 

Will go in a couple of weeks

 

You mean soi 1 between 2nd rd and 3rd rd?

 

See ya soon

Yes, Soi 1 between 2nd and Soi Phrettrakun (comes before 3rd Road in that part of town). Go early, as Art in Paradise fills up later in the day.

 

Evil

 

The red dot marks the approximate spot.

 

[nixonsbest]

http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/132296-a-ladyboy-bargirl-and-tomboy-walk-into-a-museum/