Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University

Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University

Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University is a significant educational resource for natural history in the northeastern region of Thailand, located within Khon Kaen University. Established to serve as a central hub for collecting, conserving, and displaying specimens of both past and present life forms, as well as the diverse natural resources of Thailand, the museum aims to educate the public, students, and researchers interested in biology, geology, and environmental studies. The museum features permanent and rotating exhibitions that cover a wide range of topics, including fossils, rare plants and animals, and simulated ecosystems from various regions of Thailand. In addition to the exhibitions, the museum offers educational and academic services such as scientific activities, training sessions, and information services for those interested. It is a place that perfectly combines knowledge, fun, and inspiration, allowing visitors to learn about nature in all its dimensions.

Activity

  • Permanent Exhibits – 10 zones showcasing the origins of the earth, the evolution of life, the ecosystems of Isaan, and biodiversity, along with media to raise awareness about conservation.
  • Rotating Exhibits – Addressing contemporary environmental issues such as global warming, extinction, and plastic waste, linking to behavioral changes for a better world.
  • Science Camp – A hands-on learning camp focusing on valuing resources and developing scientific skills alongside a sense of responsibility toward nature.

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

:

Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University

Phone Number

:

09 4278 4222/ 0 4300 9700 ต่อ 45596

Email

:

kasaba@kku.ac.th

Facebook

:

https://www.facebook.com/kkumuseum

Service Rates/Payments

Service/Admission Fee

:

  • Children: 10 Baht for one museum, 15 Baht for both museums.
  • Students: 30 Baht for one museum, 50 Baht for both museums.
  • Adults: 50 Baht for one museum, 80 Baht for both museums.

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General Information

Type

:

Nature

Address

:

123

Road

:

Mittaphap

Subdisctrict

:

Sila

District

:

Mueang Khon Kaen

Province

:

Khon Kaen

Zip Code

:

40002

Region

:

North East

Status

:

open

Opening Hours

:

Open on Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Awards and Standards

Awards

:

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

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Standards

:

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

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Thailand Tourism Standard 2024: Public Restroom Standard for Tourism

(Department of Tourism)

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