[2025 Chiang Mai Attraction] Travel Guide for Chiang Mai National Museum (Updated Apr)

When I was studying Thai at the Faculty of Linguistics at Chiang Mai University, our teacher took us to a Thai cultural arts event. The event was held at the Chiang Mai Museum, which is rich in historical and cultural atmosphere. During this event, we not only learned about Thailand's rich and diverse cultural arts but also made many handicrafts ourselves. It was a very meaningful experience.

Chiang Mai National Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chiang Mai National Museum is a place to display valuable antiques that are hundreds of years old related to the North, being Lanna, including pottery, various Buddha images, Buddha amulets. The museum is divided into different rooms. Each room displays different objects. There are also docents to provide knowledge in each room. We will learn the history and background of each thing.

The Chiang Mai National Museum is a national museum located in Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. The museum focuses on the history of the Lanna Kingdom, with descriptions in both Thai and English. It is located near Wat Chet Yot, northwest of Chiang Mai, and is operated by the Fine Arts Department. Exhibition Sections Section 1: Background of the Lanna Land - This section covers geology, ancient life, geography, and the environment of northern Thailand, as well as prehistoric human settlements, including the Lua and Hariphunchai tribes, the first state in the north. Section 2: History of the Lanna Kingdom - This section details the founding of Chiang Mai, its prosperity, and the decline of the kingdom. Section 3: Chiang Mai under Siam - This section covers the period from the liberation from Burma, the establishment of Chiang Mai in 1796, and its relationship with the Siamese Kingdom. Section 4: Trade and Economy - This section is divided into two periods: the first from 1796 to 1920, and the second from 1924 to 1939, during the construction of the northern railway. Section 5: Daily Life and Social Development - This section covers agriculture, industry, finance, banking, foreign relations, education, and public health. Section 6: Evolution of Lanna Art and Thai Art 🕰️ Opening Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Chiang Mai National Museum Opened in 1973, the building was renovated and expanded in 1996 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol's accession to the throne and the 700th anniversary of the founding of Chiang Mai. There are two floors inside. The main exhibits are Buddhist statues, wooden candlesticks, pagodas and other handicrafts and daily utensils from the Lanna Kingdom from the 15th to 19th centuries. To be honest, both the quantity and the portion are incomparable to the Bangkok National Museum. The more famous ones include: the 1581 stone tablet discovered in Chiang Man Temple, which describes the founding of Chiang Mai; the 180-centimeter-high bronze Buddha head from the 15th century; the royal costumes, wooden thrones, and sedan chairs from the 18th century ; The most beautiful exhibit is a two-meter-high wooden Buddha footprint and so on. 📷Visiting tips: You can take pictures inside the museum, but you must not touch it. This is a taboo for Thai people. It is far away from some famous tourist gathering places such as the ancient city of Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai University. If you are not interested in the museum and make a special trip, there are basically no tourists here. It is very quiet and you can watch the exhibitions with peace of mind, enjoy the air-conditioning indoors, and take a rest. very nice. 🎫Ticket: 100 baht (about 20 yuan) 🕰️Open: 09:00-16:00 (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) 🏛️Address: Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300 (about 5 kilometers away from the ancient city)

| Encounter the Four-faced Buddha. It is recorded that the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam was established earlier than Chiang Mai, and in 1262, it was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Due to its low-lying terrain and frequent flooding, the Lanna Kingdom eventually moved its capital to Chiang Mai, which is why Chiang Mai is called 'New City' in Thai. After numerous floods, Wiang Kum Kam gradually fell into ruin until it was completely buried underground. The ancient city was excavated into square moats, utilizing the water from the Mae Ping River for natural fortification. It was because of the low-lying terrain and frequent flooding that the capital was moved to Chiang Mai. After many floods, the entire city was abandoned and even disappeared from the world for a long time. It was not until 1984 that the Fine Arts University of Thailand discovered this ancient city buried underground due to flooding while renovating the nearby Wat Kam Tom. Hence, it is also known as the 'lost city'. There are nine excavated and gradually restored sites. More than 1300 items, including inscribed stone slabs, bricks, bells, and stupas, have been unearthed here. One of the most important archaeological finds is a stone slab divided into four parts, which is now on display at the Chiang Mai National Museum. The site I am at is one of them, adjacent to a temple housing a Four-faced Buddha. On your first visit, you can walk inside and turn left to pay respects to the Four-faced Buddha. The ancient traces now carry a sense of historical mottled beauty. Watching pigeons circling the corners fills the atmosphere with tranquility. I have always had great respect for friends who study history, as there is much to learn from them. I hope that when our time passes, we too can be such precious treasures, making our journey in the world worthwhile.

This is my second trip of the year and second time visiting Chiang Mai. I love this peace city where the people here are friendly and welcoming. -first day I stayed in SleepMaI booked via Trip.com, it is a small but warm and friendly hotel. Very nice stuffs and clean rooms. Near The Thapae and old city. If you like to walk, walk to One Nimman only 20mins -second and third day I went to Chiang Dao with my students, had art drawing class with the chiang dao basecamp students -forth day I stayed in Shangri-La, i love this hotel because of the interior and stuffs. This is a memorable place and I will be here again #shangrila #chiangmai

The Chiang Mai National Museum is an incredible cultural treasure trove. This museum showcases the history and culture of Chiang Mai and Thailand and took me into the past. 🏛️📜🌺 When I stepped into the door of Chiang Mai National Museum, I was immediately attracted by its magnificent architecture and historical atmosphere. This museum preserves many precious cultural relics and artworks, showing the magnificence and prosperity of Thailand's ancient dynasties. I couldn't wait to start my cultural journey. 🚪🌺🎨 In the exhibition halls of the museum, I witnessed cultural relics and artworks from various periods in Thailand. From ancient sculptures and stelae to exquisite ceramics and textiles, each exhibit exudes rich historical background and exquisite craftsmanship. I seemed to have traveled through time and space and felt the charm and wisdom of Thailand's ancient civilization. 🏺🎭📜 I also learned about the profound heritage of Thai culture in the museum. The exhibition explanations and multimedia displays showed me Thailand's religious beliefs, traditional arts and lifestyle. I gained a deeper understanding of Buddhist art and Thai folklore, which gave me a greater interest in and respect for the country's culture. 🙏🎨🕉️ The Chiang Mai National Museum is a real treasure that gave me great insight into Thai history and culture. If you are interested in history and culture, you may wish to visit the Chiang Mai National Museum to enlighten your wisdom and nourish your soul! 🏛️🌍🔍 #ChiangmaiNationalMuseum #CulturalTravel #HistoricalTreasure #Singmatai City Attractions

#VisitMuseum The National Museum is considered a regional museum. The northern region is located in Chiang Mai. It is one of the Fine Arts Department's facilities, established for the public to visit, study and gain more knowledge under the study, conservation and information service of Chiang Mai's arts and culture. Each exhibition room is clearly divided into the background of the Lanna Kingdom, the history of the Lanna Kingdom, trade and economy of Lanna, and the integration of life and development in Lanna society. The information and antiques on display are really hard to find. If anyone is interested in the overall history of Lanna, I recommend you to come and visit. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission fee: Thais 20 baht, foreigners 100 baht. #VisitMuseum #ChiangMaiTrip #Museum #History #CulturalHistory #InterestingHistory