Thalang National Museum is currently undergoing renovations to enhance the visitor experience. This temporary closure aims to improve facilities and update exhibitions showcasing the rich history and culture of Phuket. Guests are invited to look forward to a revitalized space that will celebrate the region’s heritage. While the museum is closed, we encourage everyone to explore other local attractions. Keep an eye on our updates for the reopening date and exciting new exhibits. Thank you for your understanding and support during this transformation.
Thalang National Museum, a cornerstone of Phuket’s cultural heritage, is temporarily closed for renovations as we strive to enhance our visitors’ experience. The museum will undergo significant upgrades to its infrastructure and exhibit displays, aiming to better celebrate the rich history and traditions of this beautiful region. Our renovations will include modernized facilities that provide guests with an engaging and informative atmosphere, ensuring a memorable visit for all. As we work to bring you an improved museum experience, we invite our loyal visitors to explore other wonderful attractions around Phuket. Your continued support means the world to us, and we are excited to reveal the fresh, revitalized Thalang National Museum. Stay tuned for updates regarding our reopening and the new exhibits we’ll be showcasing.
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Thalang National Museum is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 229, Soi Lak Mueang 1 , 83110, Thailand
Historical Thai Cultural Museum.I have been once.If anyone like to know the historical culture of Thaiand.Please try to visit durring your holidays.
This museum talks about the sculptures of the historic people of Thailand. Not very famous and can go for just sightseeing.
I first visited in 2012. Not much there, but, it is interesting to see the history of Phuket.I went again in December of 2015. The museum has deteriorated.There use to be a large grassy field between the building and the road. There were buffaloes grazing. A neat site. Now, that’s now filled with a huge building being constructed. The museum is very difficult to find now. There’s a small soi that runs between all the tall buildings.The displays have all deteriorated. Displays that were being created in 2012 are the same as they were. It appears that there is no funding to improve it. No new displays. There’s still no mention of the 2004 tsunami which was a historic event.It’s really a shame. This had the potential for being a major attraction.I’d still recommend seeing it, but, don’t expect too much.
We really enjoyed our visit here. It shows a history of Phuket, Thalang and Thailand.The history of the nearby monument in the roundabout is explained.They have kindly translated the information into English and the staff are welcoming and eager to assist.There was a part of the museum that was undergoing renovation but there was still enough to see.The museum is behind massive the Royal Gem building. (Do yourself a huge favour and don’t go near that place! !)
The museum is small and a little bit hard to find cause it is behind a big gem factory. But worth to visit as the only place you can learn a bit about the history of Phuket.
By the looks of the work going on, they’re ripping out all of the insides of the museum. Friendly chap there told us it’s just closed and will open again some time in October.
after a long long trip through the (in)famous Thai traffic that took for hours, we arrived at the museum that should have been open till 22H00, we arrived at a place where nobody seemed to speak or understand english – the site on TA is wrong. The actual building is BEHIND the address you can follow with Google Maps. Take the road left from the building before entering the parking of the so-called museum.Again 1 hour in hell (the traffic) before reaching the back of the same building we saw first.Happy we finally found it… closed for renovation… till April 2018… and no warnings on internet whatsoever about this.So, back to hell through the traffic, to reach Patong Beach.
At last…after nearly 5 years for the ‘3 month closure for refurbishment’ the Thalang National Museum has reopened. The renovation is not yet complete but three sections of the museum are open and it is well worth the effort to visit.Phuket has a complex and fascinating history as does all of Thailand. The multi-layered cultural influences from Hinduism as well as Buddhism (and animalism) combine to make a very complex picture, often difficult to penetrate and comprehend. Well Done for reopening this museum and I look forward to the next ‘areas’ of it being re-opened.It would be great if the powers that be in the Phuket Tourist section could really advertise and promote this museum to bring it to the attention of visitors… there is so much to learn about Phuket and this museum plays an important part in helping to piece together an understanding of the Island.Thank You to the staff for being so kind and enthusiastic during our visit (21st Feb 2020). (Open Wednesdays-Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday).Good Luck! Paul Whittall.
So, what do you do on a Sunday when almost everything is close…You go and spend sometime at the museum!Only to find out that I’m the only one…
Just about all signs were in Thai and English. We spent about 2 hours learning about the people of Phuket and the tin mining on the island. We were the only ones there and it was an air conditioned venue to escape the rain.