We had the best experience at House of Opium Museum. We visited the Golden Triangle in the morning, took Captain A boat ride along the river and learn about the Golden Triangle and Opium from an excellent guide on the boat. Then we end our day with a visit at House of Opium Museum which gives us a lot more insight and detail about the history of opium especially in the Golden Triangle area which you cannot find anywhere else. The admission fee is very cheap (less than $2) and the content inside is worth much more than what we had paid, it's exceeding our expectation to see all the rooms and the artifacts inside. I was in awe of the artifact collections, from the weight for opium measuring system, the special pillow, the special mat, etc. If you visit the Golden Triangle, you definitely should check out this museum. Super worth it! (There is a mail box out front, the museum sells postal stamps and their own postcards collection which you can send home to your friends and family right away as you walk out of there, super cute!! - I brought my own postal stamps though LOL!)

Although not large in size, they have packed a lot of fascinating information into this well-designed historical tribute to the area of 3 intersecting countries. Opium was so valuable it was called GOLD - thus the name "Golden Triangle". My photos do a much better job of explaining how well this whole museum is assembled. There are brief but very clear descriptions in English and other languages about how opium was grown and harvested and traded. I learned a lot. There is a wide range of amazing pipes and special cutting tools on display - so you really get a sense of what life must've been like back then (not too long ago actually) The whole tour will take you maybe an hour; especially if you take a right turn (next to the jail) and wander upstairs to discover the equally well-curated HILL TRIBES and tobacco and ganga smoking section. Interestingly, all the hill tribes that had their own unique way of growing and selling opium. Some smoked it and others didn't touch it. The photos of the ladies wearing Neck Rings is worth the admission price itself (which is very reasonable - plus you get a free postcard as a memento).Parking is plentiful. When you exit, leave some time to explore the excellent shop downstairs. There are souvenirs here that I’ve never seen anywhere else before. The staff are attentive, they speak English and the whole experience is first class. Congratulations to all involved.

Very good small museum, interesting exposition, everything is translated to English. Many unexpected objects like installation of Opium war. Price includes one postcard.

A great n meaningful place for knowong the history of drug. Poppy seeds biscuit avaliable. Dare to try??? Full air con place.

Not a big museum, but a must visit when you're at golden triangle. Complete collections of opium related collectibles.

Cute museum with a stop to. It’s small but very fun and informative. You get to learn about the role of Opium in the history of the golden triangle. Which as a person who likes history I personally really enjoyed.

Great place to learn history and interesting things about opium. Visited on national holiday but not much visitors, mostly foreigners. Ticket price is not high for Thais. Parking at front or street parking. There’re also tour guides for English and Chinese, but booking in advance.

A must if visiting the Golden Triangle. Learn about the history and supporters etc of the opium trade. Admission is 50 baht. Be sure to take a look upstairs with the exhibition about tribes.

It was unexpected interesting museum. Since we were visiting the area we thought to visit the museum just to be able to say that we did it and did not get much expectation from it. We thought that was another tourist trap but the museum was really nice and interesting. It's explained process on the opium process and the different tribes. I recommend to visit the museum when you get there.

50thb enter. The mesuen had lots of interesting information about opium and where it came from, would recommend to learn something new.

I enjoyed this museum as it had a lot of artifacts and was a complete history of the opium trade in that area. I would go again as it was entertaining, good gift shop, a decent bathroom and air conditioning!

The museum surprised me with its modern and concise presentation of opium history ( still not sure about the wars though, did I miss this part?), intriguing but not overwhelming. Half of hour was almost enough for this part of the museum, there is also an exhibition on different Nothern Thailand tribes and their clothes. The entry costs 50 baths and you get a postcard to stamp on.

Small but very exquisite. Most fine-made sand table I’ve in any museum. Surprisingly good

A beautifully decorated museum with a great deal of insight into the opium history. Each exhibition was done perfectly with interactive parts that were lovely for children. This is definitely a must stop when in the area, I would certainly recommend!

I was so excited to see the history of northern Thailand and their life in tha past which related to opium farming and trading . Visiting this museum like a time traveling to the ancient world of opium . Inside of this museum,there have written all history of opium ,and its farming,trading and everything. How they farmed ,how was the life of tribals there ,how they survive and everything with the help of pictures and their tools . I have attached some of pictures here there anyone can read and understand much better . I will invite you for a virtual toot in to 18th century.

It is recommended to visit the place as it presents the history on the cultivation, processing, distribution, and use of opium, which is related to how this area got the name "Golden Triangle". The tickets are provided in the form of postcards that can be used. There is also a souvenir shop at the exit, which unlike stores at many attractions, sells affordable souvenirs.

Worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. There is a more highbrow opium museum located 1 km on the way to Mae Sai tgat has been developed by the Thai government. Both are worth checking out if you have the time (not much else to see in the town). But this would be my first choice for two reasons, First admission is only 50 Baht. Also they have a huge souvenir store with just about anything connected with opium (except for the real thing ☹) as well as paper money and stamps, decals, t-shirts and usual assortment of gifts you can buy for others to fulfill your obligations while traveling. There are phalluses you can use as bottle openers which come in various sizes: Thai size (XS), Caucasian size (M) and African size which is too big for carry on luggage 😉.

I Would Recommend House Of Opium Museum In Chiang Rai So That Many Tourists Can Visit And Learnt The History Of The Golden Triangle. I Can See Many Souvenir Like 3 Countries Mynamar , Laos And Thailand Maps So That More Tourists Should Go Buy Their Maps. I Also Went There With Tour Guide In May 2023. The Weather Was So Hot There.

Good museum with lots of information. We spent about 45 minutes here in the fantastic air conditioning.

Incredible! I really enjoy my visit! You know it’s a small museum but extremely educating

Given that this is a family run museum I was amazed by the quality of both the design and the information. I just assumed it was funded and designed by the government, perhaps through a larger museum in Phnom Pen. Nope, this is the work of a local family. And they've done a great job of creating a visually compelling and very informative museum. HIGHLY recommend stopping here and checking it out!

Interesting with history display, it small yet be able to understand how the famous opium trade in the golden triangle

50baht entry plus free postcard (of your choice) as souvenir. Learn some stuff about opium. Good to go for day sight-seeing, even on your own.

Visited here during dong Zhi. Entrence the give a free post card which we can directly purchase the stamp and post it just right outside of the musuem

This is the House of Opium Museum in Chiang Rai, the Golden Triangle, next to the Mekong River, can come and visit every day, a place to study.

Really great little museum. Small, compact, but informative and well presented. Definitely worth 45 minutes and the 50B price tag.

After a quick river trip on the Mekong we went to the Opium museum. Very interesting looking at the history of the Golden triangle and the paraphernalia used.

Truly the real history of opium production. Hopely, the owner get sufficient funds to renovate upstairs and provide better accounts on the life and times of Khun Sa. Instead of just provide information about opium production, more information can also provide for the understanding of lawlessness, banditry, and piracy in the upper Mekong (Burmese region) and how opium is no longer the demand but evolved to Yaba and artificial opiate production like Fenatyl.

Worth a visit compare with what I have seen inside! I recommend this museum if you come to the golden triangle area. Very informative and detailed about opium farming and people involved in it. I was impressed by how many things they have in their collection, and how they tell the story about opium and things around it. It opens up my world. This museum is run by a local family so it was like visiting a personal collection. The staff is very friendly.

Interesting museum with more detailed info about opium, the history, the area and more. Don't skip.

Interesting part of opium history. Lots of pictures and displays that are very well mapped out. All the information is displayed with English translation which was very helpful

If you know the history of opium then it's an interesting place for you to visit. Liked the place.

Quite informative and insightful on what opium has done to many countries and people.