The Art in Paradise Interactive Museum is the work of Korean businessman, Shin Jae Yeoul, who, along with ten other artists, took it upon himself to transform what was once a downtrodden nightclub and recast it as one of the most captivating and most original of Thailand’s tourist attractions.
Here at this remarkable museum, almost anything is possible. You can paint eyebrows onto the Mona Lisa then have your picture taken in the ruins of Ayutthaya. Or balance on a dangerous footbridge that hangs over a huge canyon, or even dive into ocean caves where you’ll find an array of dazzling fish swimming around you. The 3-D artists who worked on this project have made it a mesmerising space for visitors, where famous images and impressive scenes are brought to life.
With ten different zones which take you from the mind-bending effects you’ll find in the Camouflage room, to a series of scenic natural world murals, passing magic-eye pictures that will play tricks with you, it’s easy to spend hours here.
Many visitors love to get their photo taken as they stand inside the paintings – posing as an angel, feeding elephant, or looking over a canyon. Check out the Classical Art Room where you’ll find 3-D renderings of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Dali’s Persistence of Memory and many other famous pieces which you can take a starring role in!
At weekends the museum becomes very crowded, so to avoid the busy times come during the week and arrive early to make the most of the attractions. You could easily spend at least two to three hours exploring all the rooms. If you’re in need of a break, head to the small coffee bar close to the exit.
Opening every day and situated on Second Road near North Pattaya, Art in Paradise is easy to reach by taking a songthaew or driving yourself. Bear in mind tourists are charged at a different rate to locals.
