Trip to the Northern city, appreciate the arts of Chiang Rai and visit the inspiring museums full of enchantment from the works and brilliant ideas of National Artists in the five museums in Chiang Rai

1. Oub Kham Museum

The collection of the valuable heritages of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Inside is full of rare artifacts, such as the Lanna Buddha image in Chiang Saen Art, not less than a hundred years old, lacquerware. Silverware, utensils that were used in Lanna court, and well-preserved clothes. The critical piece is the golden Royal Throne of King Tai, with beautiful construction and decoration over 200 years old. And it is the only piece in the world.  

Location: 26 Na Khai Road, Rob Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai

Open: Every day, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2. Hong Luang Sang Kaew Museum

The 2-story Lanna-applied building is located in Wat Phra Kaew. Collecting arts, rare antiques, significant Buddha images, and original Lanna utensils are kept on the second floor. On the first floor is the Thai Lue's art exhibition area with paper Tung, openwork Tung, Silver, and golden Tung, hanging around for visitors to take photos.

Location: Wat Phra Kaew, Mueang District, Chiang Rai

Open: Daily 09.00-17.00

3. Baan Dam Museum

The art lovers' destination is where you can experience the authentic Lanna. This is a group of Lanna houses, every house painted in black, the origin of the museum name. Inside, decorated with buffalo horns, antlers, animal skins, and carved wood, which is the collection of Ajarn Thawan Duchanee, a national artist.

Location: 333 Moo 13, Nang Lae Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai
Open: 09.00 – 17.00

4. Art Station (Khua Silpa)

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An art space was created by a group of Chiang Rai artists to build an art gallery to exhibit and constantly promote art and culture. The word Khua in the northern language means bridge, so Khua Silpa means the bridge that connects artists with society. Moreover, there is also a restaurant, souvenir shops, and art school, including a revolving art exhibition area for senior artists, new generation artists, and national artists.

Location: Phahonyothin Road, Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai
Open: Every day from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

5. Khum Doi Din Daeng

            For tourists who love ceramics and pottery, this place was founded by a Chiang Rai ceramic artist who created clay sculptures into renowned works of art. The highlight of this place is selecting local natural materials as ingredients. Visitors can learn every process of sculpting or buy them as souvenirs.

Location: 49 Moo 6 Soi 3, Ban Pa Or, Phaholyothin Road, Nang Lae Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District

Open: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays)