Museum Phuket

Museum Phuket

Museum Phuket showcases the history, culture, and way of life of the people in Phuket in a deep and vibrant way. It focuses on conveying the local identity through a variety of media, including old photographs, historical artifacts, local artwork, and interactive exhibitions that allow visitors to engage. The architecture of the museum retains the beautiful Sino-Portuguese style, which is a unique characteristic of Phuket, reflecting the golden era of tin mining and the blending of Eastern and Western cultures. In addition to being a valuable learning resource. Phuket Museum is also an important destination for cultural tourism, suitable for both travelers and those interested in studying local history. It offers visitors a deeper understanding of Phuket, not just as a beach tourist destination, but as a place rich in cultural stories that are profound and diverse.

Activity

Explore the important exhibitions:

PHUKETNAGARA – This exhibition tells the legend of Phuket City during its prosperous tin mining era up to the World War II crisis. It is divided into 7 exhibition zones, providing visitors with a deep understanding of Phuket’s economic and social development.

PERANAKANNITAT – This exhibition showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Peranakan people through 5 rooms, helping visitors understand who the Peranakans are and where they come from. The exhibition emphasizes the preservation of local cultural heritage and raises awareness about the importance of maintaining and promoting knowledge about Phuket’s history and culture sustainably.

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

:

National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI)

Phone Number

:

09 4807 7873

Email

:

Museumphuket@hotmail.com

Facebook

:

https://www.facebook.com/Museumphuket

Service Rates/Payments

Service/Admission Fee

:

Free entry

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General Information

Type

:

History, Holy Places, Museums

Location

:

hartered Bank Building (Former)

Road

:

Phang Nga

Subdisctrict

:

Talat Yai

District

:

Mueang Phuket

Province

:

Phuket

Zip Code

:

83000

Region

:

South

Status

:

open

Opening Hours

:

  • Open : Tuesday – Sunday 09.00 AM – 04.00 PM. (Only Sunday open 01.00 PM – 08.30 PM.)
  • Closed : Every Monday

Awards and Standards

Awards

:

12th Thailand Tourism Awards 2019 : Silver Awards in Tourist Attraction Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

13th Thailand Tourism Awards 2021 : Silver Awards in Tourist Attraction Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

14th Thailand Tourism Awards 2023 : Silver Awards in Learning & Doing Tourist Attraction Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Standards

:

Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) Standard : 5-Star in Recreation and Tourism Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration (SHA) Standard : SHA Plus

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

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