I had this place to myself, a combination of being a weekday and fine sunny weather outside. If you're interested in the history of the Lanna Kingdom who's Capital City was Chiang Mai, then this is the place to learn about it. Additionally you can learn about all the different "Art Styles" that have influenced the design of Buddha images and architecture styles through the Centuries. There is also a section here on Prehistoric finds in the area. There are three very good, informative videos with English play option you can watch, one on the ground floor and two others on the 2nd floor. It's 100Bht foreigner entrance fee, easily worth it. Note that opening times are Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Visiting this museum was a good choice as it added context to many of the sites you see in Chiang Mai. It gives a chronological tour of history with exhibits - some are multimedia sound and visuals - from early stone tool humans in the area to present day. I was surprised to learn how long humans have been in this area and the two archaeology dig pits in the exhibition give a sense of what they have found from around the same time period as the Java man found in Indonesia. Interesting was a gallery highlighting changes through time of shapes and styles of Buddhist sculptures. The shape of the face, body, and head changed with different eras and dominant kingdoms at the time in what is now Thailand. A very good walk through of the production methods used hundreds of years ago for a massive bronze Buddha head used baked clay made of hay, dung, earth, and wax to create the mold, and when the hot bronze was poured into the cast, the wax melted away, creating a gap to remove the clay and be left with the bronze sculpture. Not crowded, it was a good stop to better understand the history of modern Thailand.

This is a museum that focuses on the history of the Lanna Kingdom. Also explores the log coffin culture and shared Asian heritage. -only open on Wednesdays to Sundays (9 AM-4 PM.) -closed from Monday to Tuesday and holidays. -only allowed to bring the phone, they will ask you to put the bags in the locker -not allowed to take a video

Plenty to see here, and take in! From caveman to Buddhism, the story of Lanna Kingdom and Chiang Mai is told here, as with most museums, there is too much to digest all at once I was particularly struck by the similarities between European early man, and Asian early man, both using very similar stone tools etc, and the history of the Lanna kings backed up by a video was worth seeing. And loads of Buddhist artifacts some of the votive tablets are really tiny 100 baht admission, definitely not overcrowded, and cool on a warm day

A very interesting museum. I came with one other person and it had us questioning a lot about religion, culture and a lot of different things we hadn't thought much about. Ancient inscribings, pottery, statues, everything I came to see was very awe inspiring. I'm not much of a museum person myself, but this was a great place to start off with in Thailand. Definitely worth a look around.

Pleasantly surprised! Spacious, well arranged, ventilated, well lit, great exhibits providing information in Thai and (decent) English regarding the history of the Northern (Lanna) Region, the arrival and spread of Buddhism into the different parts of Thailand, and more. Personally, as it was my first visit, I was very impressed by some of the displays, and the English translations - while containing some errors, was reasonably well done. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there, depending on how you enjoy your museum visits, this one could range any where between 1-3 or even 4 hours. As I was visiting with elders, I was also very impressed at the availability of an elevator (there are 2 levels), and I noticed ramps with handrails connecting some of the display areas that were set apart from the main areas. Highly recommended for people who are interested on learning about the North. 😊👍

It is unfortunate that there weren't more visitord to this main museum of north Thailand. We had the place all to ourselves, literally examining the artefacts on display. The buddhism ceremony items on display were intricate and impressive, not behind glass panels. Made for very nice photos!

My visit was December 2016. There was renovation work going on at the time. I found it to be very interesting as I wondered around reading the information and looking at all the items on display. Some videos to watch also. Free entry which is always a winner. Any bags etc you put into a locker.

Super impressive me and who love the historical and ancient stuff. GPS/Navigator might navigate to the rear gate please do not follow that so the correct gate is located near the main road.

Good place to visit to learn more about Thailand and its History, appeared that it has been newly renovated and was 100THB each which was good for what was there! we probably spent about 2 hours there

Awful dual pricing, Foreigners pay 5 times the price Thais have to pay, avoid places likes this.

20 baht for thai skin. 100 baht for other skin types. I don't care. They lose business

(Translated by Google) Can say only one word that is worth 20 baht Beautiful buildings and places Shady and convenient, super road and close to the city, spacious parking place Inside the museum, the two floors are organized perfectly and modernly, with valuable and rare artifacts that are organized and organized in categories. Make it enjoyable to watch and gain knowledge. Archeology and history of Chiang Mai. Inside the air-conditioned building, there is a video documentary screening Open Wednesday - Sunday Spoil the thread that has very few visitors, despite the good things that are collected to be displayed here (Original) พูดได้คำเดียวว่าคุ้มค่ากับเงินเพียง20บาท อาคารและสถานที่ดูสวยงาม ร่มรื่นไปมาสะดวกติดถนนซุปเปอร์และใกล้ตัวเมืองสถานที่จอดรถกว้างขวาง ภายในพิพิธภัณฑ์2ชั้นจัดได้อย่างลงตัวและทันสมัยมีวัตถุโบราณที่มีคุณค่าและหาชมได้ยากนำมาจัดแสดงได้อย่างเป็นระเบียบและเป็นหมวดหมู่ ทำให้ชมได้อย่างเพลิดเพลินและได้รับความรู้ ทางโบราณคดีและประวัติศาสตร์ของเมืองเชียงใหม่ภายในอาคารติดตั่งเครื่องปรับอากาศมีวีดีทัศฉายสารคดีให้ชม เปิดทำการวันพุธ-วันอาทิตย์ เสียด้ายที่มีนักท่องเที่ยวเข้าชมน้อยมากทั้งที่มีของดีที่ถูกรวบรวมมาจัดแสดงให้ชมที่นี่

Love it. A detailed accounting of Chiang Mai's history. Very educational.

Interesting to learn more about Thai history and culture. Although small, by international standards, the museum contains a lot of good quality exhibits with both Thai language and English descriptions. We enjoyed the visit here.

Fabulous artefacts in this Museum. Tells Chiang Mai history so well Displays are world class and English signage made it a joy to visit.

(Translated by Google) There are VR glasses of Rama 5, since the year 1866. (Original) มีแว่น VR ของ ร.5 ด้วย ตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ.2409

Nice museum focusing on some of the history of northern Thailand.

One of the best museums of its type I have visited in Thailand. The collection of Buddha images from 8th to 19th centuries is particularly wonderful. The English language exhibit labeling is impressively well done, and very helpful for non-Thai speakers.

Museum covers 3 main topics: Buddhism, archaeological findings in Northern Thailand, and history of the Lanna Kingdom. The narrative can be improved as significant portions of it require some (local?) background knowledge to make sense of. There was a lack of a linear timeline, with some related articles describing events taking place in separate times. The amount of English writing was sufficient to occupy a visitor for about 2 hours rounded up. Overall not too shabby for a small museum, but the articles could be polished to make them easier and more interesting to read.

(Translated by Google) If you like history, you can get a lot of knowledge (Original) 如果喜歡歷史的人可以獲得很多知識

(Translated by Google) Because it is on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, there are few visitors and you can go around slowly. I went twice, but if you have about an hour, you can almost see the whole. (Original) チェンマイ郊外に有るため、見学者が少なくゆっくり観て周れます。2回行きましたが1時間程度有ればほぼ全体を見学出来ます。

Wonderful museum with English signage on displays and also narrations from the engaging audio visual presentations. It deserves much more visitors than its getting now but the upshot is a tranquil and unhurried visit for those in the know. Our two hours passed by in a breeze. Free lockers for your bags. Highly recommended!

Excellent local museum. Showcasing the amazing and rich history of the region from prehistoric cave paintings and stone tools, to 13-15th century kingdoms and royal marriages between the Chiang Mai ruling family and the kingdom of southern Thailand. Really well curated with informative labels in both Thai and English.

Reasonable museum with good English translations about historical artefacts found in the local area. It costs 100 baht to enter and is found over two floors. Anything larger than a purse needs to be stored. Will take most people around 30 minutes and is good for a wet day

For any visitors You must understand this place purpose to learn history for academical and student. You can only see budda and antiques ,read a story on label and take photo. There are not place for funny. If you eseily bored don't come here! We open 9.00am to 4.00 pm everyday expect monday tuesday and holiday. For ticket 100 bath/person

Opens from 9 am to 4 am. Closed on monday, tuesday and public holidays. Fee is 100 baht.

International standards and only cost 100BHT per person a place to give you indepth understanding the history of Lan Na Chiang Mai.

Very flat and boring displays. Needs some traditional music or something to make it more fun and pleasant. There are some beautiful things but poorly displayed.

(Translated by Google) The Chiang Mai National Museum has convenient transportation and is a representative of foreign (foreign) people who understand the history and culture of Northern Thailand. (Original) 清迈国家博物馆交通方便，是外地（外国）人了解泰北历史、文化题材的代表。

Good! Very minimalistic design. Wasn't busy at all in the noon. Quiet and a good crowd.

(Translated by Google) Awe-inspiring location Suitable for learning (Original) สถานที่น่าเกรงขาม เหมาะกับการศึกษาหาความรู้

Interesting museum in a beautiful old Western style building. The museum gives an overview of the history of Chiang Mai and information on modern and traditional lifestyle. Nice mix of movies, replica and informative texts. There are also some temporary art exhibitions. The cafe in the courtyard looks lovely.

A small museum (I might say), 100 THB admission fees for foreigners. Worth a visit to know the Lana culture and histroy. You are free to take photos of everything, but not allowed to take selfie or video.

I learn how to distinguish statue of buddha in each era, and newly knowledge about the northern histories.This is a good place that provide u an informations from the past till now.

Hello, sorry to say I had a club sandwich here and it really was not so good. The place seems nice and clean and the staff were pretty friendly and took care fairly well. But the club sandwich was just not good. It had 3 thick sliced toasted white bread. So far so good. But on the first layer of club sandwich it had a cold and what appeared to be previously cooked egg. And on the second layer of sandwich was one maybe 2 very thin sliced pieces of ham. There were 2 pieces of lettuce and 1 slice of tomato on the side more as a garnish than part of the actual sandwich and that was there club sandwich for I think i paid 125 Baht. So basically you gave me an old cold fried egg and ham sandwich with an extra piece of bread and called it a club sandwich. I think it will take a long time for me to forget this sandwich and return here. I have eaten here in the past a couple of times and the food was ok not great but certainly not bad, Today was certainly not good. Sorry for the bad review and I do hope that this will give you a chance to review the way you make your so called club sandwich and improve for the future!

A nice place to visit. Good value but a pittyful of not so popular for tourist.

Tykes is a excellent resource to place north thailandvin the evolution of man with a clear timberline of finds covering man back to lucy era. Its well presented with some interactive shows.a history of local Buddha!,burma intrusions and the northern royal family development of chiang mai as the kingdom capital. Lanna culture is well understood after a visit to this part of the museum

(Translated by Google) National National Museum 100 Baht Admission ... (Original) 국가 국립박물관 100바트 입장료...

I’m lucky enough to live in Chiang Mai City where there are tons of museums, aquariums and historical places like Buddhist temples, gates to explore and new exhibits to see. Still, one of my favorite things to do whenever I visit a new city is to get lost in a great museum. So, I went the Chiang Mai National Museum.🥳 Yay!!! There are so many of Buddha image of Lanna and 2 floors with 16 display rooms. They told me that Museum is a new permanent exhibition. There are 8 display rooms on the upper floor and the further 8 display rooms on the ground floor. 8 The topic of ground floor display rooms: Topic 1: Development of Buddha image of Lanna Topic 2: Phra Saenswae Topic 3: Lanna votive tablets Topic 4: Buddhism ceremonies utensils in Lanna Topic 5: Archaeological objects found in Hod District, Chiang Mai Topic 6: Lanna ceramics Topic 7: Lanna paintings Topic 8: Art in Thailand 8 The topic of ground floor display rooms: Topic 9: Buddhism Belief Topic 10: Buddhism in Lanna Kingdom Topic 11: The Relationship between Chiang Mai and the Court of Siam Topic 12: Lanna during the Rattanakosin Period Topic 13: Lanna under Burmese rule Topic 14: Lanna Kingdom Topic 15: History in Northern Thailand : Proto - History in Northern Thailand Topic 16: Prehistory in Northern Thailand All the above facts that I mentioned are imagined in the journal which will give to you when you enter the Museum. Entrance fees: 100 baht per one adult ppl In conclusion, I just wanna highly recommend to go there when you have arrived to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Best, Bryan.

100 Baht for a tourist You can learn rich culture of Lana people - called former Chiang Mai people.

Wonderful museum, very well curated, showing exhibits relating to Lanna history. The most stunning collection of Buddha statues I've ever seen in one place. Ranging in size, age & the material used to make them - many of them priceless antiques. The atmosphere in the building is quite remarkable - very peaceful & calm. You can easily spend a day at this impressive collection. The staff are extremely courteous & helpful. This is mandatory viewing for anyone visiting Chiang Mai who wants to learn about the history of the region. Highly recommended.

Very nice museum, buetyfull artefacts, nice atmosphere, my advice; more English explanation with the artifacts

A large museum with many exhibitions but many focus on Buddhism in the area and the respective art. It is not really interactive, it has a lot of archeological artifacts, a lot of informative text but it did not feel engaging. People interested in ancient arts and archeology would love it.

Great but a little boring display.

This museum offered quite a pleasant and comfortable afternoon activity. I recommend a stroll through on a hot day if you are looking to take a break from the more bustling areas.

Best display and education

(Translated by Google) Clean, serene, shady atmosphere (Original) สะอาด ปลอดโปร่ง บรรยากาศร่มรื่น

Not too interesting

(Translated by Google) Got very good knowledge (Original) ได้ความรู้ดีมาก

(Translated by Google) The settlement Aa (Original) ะันระ

(Translated by Google) I expected much more. There are very few exhibits. But there are interactive moments. Price 100 baht. (Original) Ожидала намного больше. Экспонатов очень мало. Но есть интерактивные моменты. Цена 100 бат.

(Translated by Google) Acquired knowledge of Lanna history From the past to the present (Original) ได้ความรู้ประวัติ​ศาสตร์​ล้านนา​ จากอดีตมาถึงก่อนปัจจุบัน​ครบถ้วน

(Translated by Google) The history of the city is here. (Original) ความเป็นมาของเมืองชม.อยู่ที่นี่ครับ

(Translated by Google) Learning Center + Cultural Attractions (Original) แหล่งเรียนรู้+แหล่งท่องเที่ยวทางวัฒนธรรม

(Translated by Google) History, culture, Lanna civilization, not very big but full of knowledge. Walking without fatigue There is a place for the disabled, a wheelchair, comfortable, cool air, there is a luggage locker. Do not take a selfie with pictures. But can take pictures Admission is 20 baht per person. Children free. (Original) ประวัติศาสตร์ วัฒนะธรรม อารยธรรมชาวล้านนา ไม่ใหญ่มาก แต่แน่นไปด้วยความรู้ เดินไม่เมื่อยขา มีที่สำหรับผู้พิการ รถเข็นสะดวก สบาย แอร์เย็น มีล็อกเกอร์เก็บกระเป๋า ห้ามเซฟฟี่กับรูป แต่ถ่ายภาพได้ เข้าชมคนละ20บาท สว.เด็กฟรี

Noce place to visit

(Translated by Google) A collection of various antiques and various places found in Lanna culture. From prehistoric times to Lanna period (Original) แหล่งรวบรวมโบราณวัตถุหลากหลายสมัยหลากหลายสถานที่พบในวัฒนธรรมล้านนา​ ตั้งแต่ก่อนประวัติศาสตร์สืบเนื่องถึงสมัยล้านนายุคเจ้าเจ็ดตน

(Translated by Google) Many Buddhist relics (Original) 佛教文物很多

(Translated by Google) Don't think so interesting for not Buddhists (Original) Denke für nicht Buddhisten nicht so interessant

Museum located in a suburb area of Northern Chiang Mai city.

Most of the relics were of the Buddha

Good

(Translated by Google) Where to go to know Chiang Mai history (Original) 치앙마이 역사를 알려면 한번은 가봐야할곳

(Translated by Google) Some of the history of Chiang Mai can be seen here ... (Original) ประว้ติศาสตร์ของเมืองเชียงใหม่ส่วนหนึ่งดูได้จากที่นี่...

You can take the pic of the relics only inside of the museum.

(Translated by Google) Walking distance from Nimmanhaemin I'm on the highway It's uncomfortable (Original) 님만해민에서 도보거리인데 고속도로를 끼고있어서 가는데 불편합니다

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum for the finds of ancient creations of the Lanna civilization originating in this northern region. The architectural structure is very beautiful. Beautiful the head of a Buddha whose complete statue was to reach about 6 m in height. The explanation of how the bronze statues were made is very interesting. A word of advice to anyone wishing to visit it; bring a golf or shawl because there is air conditioning a bit too cold. (Original) Un museo molto interessante per i reperti di antiche realizzazioni della civiltà Lanna originaria di questa regione del nord. La struttura architettonica è molto bella. Bellissima la testa di un Budda la cui statua completa doveva arrivare a circa 6 m di altezza. Interessantissima la spiegazione di come venivano realizzate le statue in bronzo. Un consiglio a chi volesse visitarlo; portarsi un golf o scialle perché c'è aria condizionata un po' troppo fredda.

I liked the museum because it does a good job of explaining to a forener the lst 3 to 400 years of history in Thailand. The artifacts were mostly potery and wood. I expected to see more xrystal and gold artifacts. I thought the presentation was done well and the descriptions were a little lacking. The exhibit on ancient man Is out of date a we know more about our past now that that would challenge how we lived 10000 years ago but that is not what the museum is realy about. I would recommend seeing if you are in Chiang Mia.

(Translated by Google) Admission is 100 Baht. I think this is my first step to understanding Chiang Mai and Lanna. There is a drawback, however, that it is too far. It's amazing that the wooden artifacts are fairly well preserved. (Original) 입장료 100바트입니다. 이 곳 방문은 치앙마이 그리고 란나를 이해하는 첫 발걸음이라고 생각합니다. 다만 역시나 멀다라는 단점이 있습니다. 나무로 된 유물들이 상당히 잘 보존 되어 있어서 신기했습니다.

(Translated by Google) Take 5 stars here, the sequence of stories is very good compared to many museums in other provinces. Not for people who do not like stories of the past. Keep walking and reading Will understand Chiang Mai and Lanna's Buddha images more as well (Original) เอาไป 5 ดาวเลย ที่นี่ลำดับเรื่องราวได้ดีมากเทียบกับหลายๆพิพิธภัณฑ์ในจังหวัดอื่นๆ ไม่เหมาะสำหรับคนที่ไม่ชอบเรื่องราวของอดีต ค่อยๆเดินอ่านไปเรื่อยๆ จะเข้าใจเชียงใหม่และพระพุทธรูปของล้านนามากขึ้นด้วย

Able to see a lots of ancient stuff