Chiang Mai National Museum


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Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai National Museum lies in close proximity of Wat Jet Yod, Chiang Mai. The museum opened to general public on the 6 February 1973. This museum is one of the most famous museums of the region.

Chiang Mai National Museum is under the patronage of Royal Majesties, the King and Queen. The museum has been assigned as centre of education and preservation of art and culture of Chiang Mai by the fine Arts Department of the city.

The Chiang Mai National Museum features, two storey traditional traditional northern of Lan Na style rooftop. Visitors pass through six sections of exhibits, which provide us with insights on History of Chiang Mai. The museum also showcases natural and cultural background of the city. The exhibits also include the ecology and geography of Chiang Mai.

We also come to know about prehistoric settlements in this region. The Chiang Mai National Museum also tells us about city's liberation from the Burmese and its re-establishment starting from 1782.

The second floor, of the Chiang Mai National Museum is dedicated to trade and economy of the Lanna Kingdom. The museum also displays photographs and artifacts that showcase the modern life in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai National Museum also highlights its agricultural industry, and its relation with global industry. The exhibition display's numerous photographs that gives us information on the prehistoric historic settlements, the history and culture of the region, the present scenario and the prospective future of Chiang Mai.

You can visit Chiang Mai National Museum any day from Wednesday to Sunday the museum opens from 9 in the morning to 4 in the evening. The admission fee of Chiang Mai National Museum is Baht 30 per person.

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