Thalang Museum, Phuket: Explore Historical Treasures & Artifacts

The Thalang Museum has recently been renovated and has reopened after being closed for a couple of years. You can visit the museum during any day of the year as it is open every day except public holidays. There are cultural exhibitions and activities organized by the museum on Cultural Conservation Day and Thai Museum Day. Visiting the museum on these days might give you a holistic experience on your Thailand trip. The visiting hours are from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon. 

• The museum features sculptures and artifacts that reflect everyday life in Phuket
• There is a large statue of the Hindu God Vishnu which can be traced back to the 1900s
• The museum has ancient maps and illustrations that stand as a window to the past in that they show how the island regions of Phuket, Phang Nga, and Khaolak were several centuries ago
• It exhibits displays of art, architecture, and history from other parts of Thailand as well
• The museum also has real-looking artifacts and vintage pictures from the period of early Chinese immigration
• It has been awarded the Gold Medal Award on design from the architecture society under the Royal Patronage, it is a wooden house fashioned from the principles of southern Thai architecture.
• It exhibits a well-preserved collection of ancient pottery, stones, statues and jewelry
• It also displayed sculptures and antiques that are reminiscent of the rich cultural past of the island city
• It also has displays about Phuket’s tin mining history

The Thalang Museum is located 200m east of the Heroines monument. By the public bus, it takes about an hour from the Phuket airport to reach the museum. You could reach the museum in 20 minutes if you opt for a private taxi service. You could also opt for a shuttle service from the airport which offers you the fastest trip at an affordable cost. Explore Phuket's beauty with our curated Phuket tour packages from India for an unforgettable island getaway.

• The exhibition rooms might be a little warm, so it is advisable to wear light clothes while you visit the museum
• The objects on display carry a rich cultural and historical significance, so you would be able to better appreciate what the museum has to offer if you read up about Phuket’s national history before hand.
• The entry fee at Thalang museum is 20 Baht for Thais and 100 Bahts for foreigners.

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