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Chiang Mai Museum

Chateau Kum - Une Art Museum

Chateau Kum - Une Art Museum

Address: 250 Moo 1, T. Maeram, A. Maerim, Chiang Mai 50180

Directions:

Opening Hours: Daily from 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

Admission Fee: Adult: 100 Thb.; Children under 12 years old: 30 Thb.

Phone: +66 53 298 068

Information:

Located approximately at km. 4 at the edge of the road on the right. It is a collection of art and antique objects, unusual to find in present day Chiangmai. Chateau Kum - Une is constructed of beautiful golden teak and is very pleasing to the eye. The surrounding grounds are painted with many varieties of plants and tree nurseries which provide confortable shade.

Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre

Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre

Address: Prapokklao Road, Chiang Mai

Directions: The center is situated in the old city on Prapokklao Road. Travelling by your own vehicle or songtheaw/tuk-tuk, ask for the Three Kings Monument (Saam Kasat). The center sits behind the monument.

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Admission Fee: Adult: 90 Thb.; Child: 40 Thb.

Phone: +66 53-217793

Information:

This place is located in an old building of elegant architectural design built in 1924. Standing on the location of a former royal hall, the building was used as the central administrative unit of Siam, and later as the Provincial Hall of Chiang Mai. This place was received an award in 1999 for preservation of a public building from the Royal Society of Siamese Architects (Society of Siamese Architects under Royal Parsonage).

The museum has been divided into two sections. The front (eastern) part of the square-shape building contains permanent exhibits, while the rear section of the building has been dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, a souvenir shop, lecture theatre and exhibition hall for Lanna arts and an archive.

Note: The Three Kings Monument is in front of the building

Chiang Mai Doll Museum

Chiang Mai Doll Museum

Address: 187/2 Moo 9, Ban Dong Khi Lek, Tambon Ma Kham Luang, Amphoe San Pa Tong

Directions: Take Chiang Mai - San Pa Tong Road, and turn left at km 23.  Continue along Ban Rai Road for 5 km.

Opening Hours: Daily from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Admission Fee: 30 Thb.

Phone: +66 53 83 7229

Information:

The Museum comprises a collection of homemade dolls incorporated into charming displays.  Visitors will find dolls in traditional costumes from around Thailand, as well as dolls from many other countries.  The Dollworks is worth visiting, particularly for doll lovers and families with children. Furthermore, the charming dolls intricately handcrafted by local artisans make impressive souvenirs and collection items.

Chiang Mai Local Museum

Chiang Mai Local Museum

Address: Inthawarorot Rd., Chiang Mai

Directions: As the statuesque Three Kings look towards the Ping River, this museum is on their right hand side.

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm.

Admission Fee: unkown

Phone:  unknown

Information:

The various exhibits are superbly created with sculptural stories of our Royal past and beautiful paintings of ancient maps depicting old Lanna territories all created by some of Chiang Mai's most celebrated sculptors and painters. Each panel is accompanied by a backlit sign explaining each exhibit, firstly in Kam Muang, then Thai and followed by English. The exhibit is also audibly explained in five languages by the sophisticated palm which is handed to every visitor. A coffee and gift shop allows the interested visitor to spend some time in the museum in a relaxed and attractive setting.

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