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Kanjanaphisek National Museum

Kanjanaphisek National Museum

Kanjanaphisek National museum was founded in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1996.

Kanjanaphisek National museum is a museum of ethnology covering an area of 305 rais, founded in 1996 by Fine Arts Department in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumadol Adulyadej, hence its name “Kanjanaphisek National Museum”. This museum is a centre for arts and cultures built in honour of His Majesty King Rama IX. It is a multidisciplinary learning centre regarding Thai people including in aspects of arts, cultures, ethnology, and natural history. Inside, there are a museum and a group of conservation agencies, such as National Archives in Honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Supreme Artist Hall, and National Museum of Natural History, whose experts are ready to provide information to students and interested individuals by visiting schools as well as community centres. In addition, there is also a specific zone exhibiting over 10,000 antiques and artifacts. The museum is open 09.00-16.00 from Moday to Friday. For more information, call 0 2902 7568