About
The Chiang Mai National Museum, also known as the Lanna National Museum, is located on Wualai Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in the Chiang Mai Province. It is a museum devoted to the culture and history of Northern Thailand, the region known as Lanna.
What you will see
The museum's collection covers the Lanna heritage of the north in several areas:
- Traditional crafts, showing the everyday and decorative skills of the region
- Religious artifacts, reflecting the Buddhist traditions that have shaped Lanna life
- Archaeological finds, which help trace the older history of the area
What kind of visit it makes
This is a good stop for anyone who wants to understand the background to Chiang Mai before exploring the city's temples, markets and streets. Because the museum is comprehensive, it suits a relaxed visit of an hour or more, and it works well for travellers who enjoy history, craftsmanship or religious art. It is a calm, indoor visit, and a welcome change of pace from the outdoors.
Planning your trip
The museum sits in Chiang Mai, a city that offers a wide range of places to see and things to do around it. You can contact the museum by telephone at +66-53-221-308 to check any details before you go. Its address is Wualai Rd, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand.