Dara Pirom Museum Chiang Mai
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Daraphirom Palace Museum in Chiang Mai was home of Jao Dara Rasamee. Jao Dara Rasamee was known for supporting Buddhism and promoting cultural practices in Chiang Mai. The princess played an important role in building a good relationship between the Chakri dynasty of Siam and the Lanna dynasty. She also owned a farm where she developed a strong desire to help the farmers. When Jao Dara Rasamee passed away she gave her home to her descendants. Later, Chulalongkorn University bought the property and it became famous as the Dara Pirom Museum, Chiang Mai.
Collection
Dara Pirom Museum, Chiang Mai exhibits about 270 pieces of furniture, decorative items and personal collections of the princess. All those who have keen interest to know about the history of Chiang Mai must visit this museum.
Dara Pirom Museum in Chiang Mai was recently renovated; the exteriors and interiors were repainted in their original colors. The gardens were restored with the original atmosphere that was prevalent at the original palace. Apart from providing information about the princess, the Dara Pirom Museum, Chiang Mai offers a case study of buildings that have Western architectural influence.
Visiting hours
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entry fee is Baht 20 per person. The money collected from admission fee goes to Dara Pirom fund.
How to get there
From Chiang Mai Town, take Highway No. 107 to Amphoe Mae Rim. From Mae Rim District Office, turn left towards the Dara Rasmi Border Patrol Police Camp.
Collection
Dara Pirom Museum, Chiang Mai exhibits about 270 pieces of furniture, decorative items and personal collections of the princess. All those who have keen interest to know about the history of Chiang Mai must visit this museum.
- The Walkway presents a pictorial biography of Jao Dara Rasamee
- The Living Room offers the gifts presented by the citizens to her
- The Main Bedroom exhibits the wardrobe with Royal garments
- The other Bedroom presents the furniture and Jao Dara Rasamee's personal possessions
- The Sitting Room is enhanced with Jao Dara Rasamee's personal belongings like dinner service, cookery utensils and Thai musical instruments
- Another room exhibits photographs illustrating Jao Dara Rasamee executing her duties and responsibilities in the arts, agriculture and religious ceremonies
- The Royal lavatory
Dara Pirom Museum in Chiang Mai was recently renovated; the exteriors and interiors were repainted in their original colors. The gardens were restored with the original atmosphere that was prevalent at the original palace. Apart from providing information about the princess, the Dara Pirom Museum, Chiang Mai offers a case study of buildings that have Western architectural influence.
Visiting hours
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entry fee is Baht 20 per person. The money collected from admission fee goes to Dara Pirom fund.
How to get there
From Chiang Mai Town, take Highway No. 107 to Amphoe Mae Rim. From Mae Rim District Office, turn left towards the Dara Rasmi Border Patrol Police Camp.
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