Lanna Architecture Center Khum Chao Burirat (Maha Intra) or KHUM MUSEUM

September 4, 2025

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Lanna Architecture Center Khum Chao Burirat (Maha Intra) or KHUM MUSEUM

A 120-year-old heritage house that seamlessly blends Lanna and Western architecture. Inside, explore exhibitions on Lanna architecture through the ages, building models, and an architecture library filled with rare books and photos on Lanna art and culture.

Activity

Permanent Exhibition: Learn about Lanna architecture across different historical periods, featuring detailed scale models of iconic structures such as Wat Ton Kwen, traditional vernacular houses, Tai Lue houses, and temple hall frameworks.
Rotating Exhibitions: Thematic exhibitions focusing on architectural conservation and value enhancement, presented through contemporary art and multimedia.
Library & Digital Archives: Access a curated collection of research papers, books, and photographs on Lanna architecture, painting, and sculpture.
Youth & Public Activities: Engage in hands-on workshops, model-making sessions, and talks on Lanna architecture designed for students and the general public.
Community Engagement: Promoting local participation in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge related to Lanna architectural heritage.

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

Faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University

Phone Number

0 5327 7855

Email

khum.museum@gmail.com

Website

http://www.lanna-arch.net

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SunySthapatykrrmLanNa

Service Rates/Payments

Service/Admission Fee

For Thai Visitors:

Adults: 60 Baht
Students / Senior Citizens: 10 Baht

For Foreign Visitors:

Adults: 120 Baht
Students / Senior Citizens: 20 Baht

Free Admission:
Children under 7 years old, Monks, Novices, and People with Disabilities

Map

General Information

Type

History, Holy Places, Museums

Address

117

Road

Ratchadamnoen Road

Subdisctrict

Phra Sing

District

Mueang Chiang Mai

Province

Chiang Mai

Zip Code

50000

Region

North

Status

open

Opening Hours

Open on Tuesday to Sunday
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Awards and Standards

Awards

Museum Thailand Awards 2018 : Second Runner-Up in the Culture Category

((The National Discovery Museum Institute) Museum Thailand Awards 2019 : Outstanding Museum and Learning Center in Learning Process Development (The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Museum Thailand Awards 2017–2020 : People's Choice Award for Museums and Learning Centers

((The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Standards

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

((Tourism Authority of Thailand)

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

((Tourism Authority of Thailand)

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