Our Ultimate Phuket Travel Guide Museums You Should Visit

Besides going to the beach and enjoying nature, one of the best things to do in Phuket is to absorb the city’s culture. And the best way to do that is by visiting various local museums in the area.

It’s a no-brainer that if you want to learn the history and story of a well-known person, going to museums can do no wrong. In these spaces, you’ll find historical artifacts, join educational tours, and you’ll instantly be transported back to a time to understand how the beautiful island of Phuket came to be.

Besides history, you’ll find museums that tap a different branch of knowledge that would definitely tickle your brain while walking around the facilities. This could be a mind museum, or it could even be an exhibit of quirky artifacts.

Thankfully, there are residential areas with eco-friendly villas, such as Riverhouse Phuket, that are relatively close to these museums, so if you want to get to know Phuket on a much deeper level, this is the best activity you could do with your family.

Whatever the museum can be, it’s always a good idea to explore these parts of Phuket. For that reason, we’ve created a list of museums you should visit in Phuket. Get your pen and paper ready, and let’s get started!

Thalang National Museum
217 Si Sunthon, Thalang District

One of the best museums to visit if you want to view ancient artifacts from Phuket and the Andaman region’s history is by heading to Thalang National Museum. Here, you’ll get to learn about the different historical events, such as the Battle of Thalang that happened in the 18th century, and you’ll also find a 9th-century statue of Vishnu, a Hindu god.

The great thing about this is that it’s quite close to Riverhouse Phuket, so right after your historic trip to the past, you can head home and bond over the things you discovered with your friends and family.

Phuket Cultural Centre at Rajabhat University
21 Soi Thepkasattri, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket

If you’re interested to learn more about the local life of Southern Thais and want to absorb the rich and unique history and culture of Phuket, Phuket Cultural Centre has a modest exhibition that will surely keep you in awe. Here, you’ll find a simulated Thai-Chinese house, ceramics from China and the Netherlands, vintage tin mining artifacts, shadow puppets, and more.

Phuket Trickeye Museum
130/1 Phang Nga Rd, Talad Yai, Muang

A great museum that you and your whole family will enjoy is the Phuket Trickeye Museum. You’ll find fantastic photo opportunities in this space because this museum is an incredibly huge interactive 3D painting exhibition.

This museum houses a gallery with 100 painted and sculpted scenes that deceive the eye, putting you in unique, unreal, and hilarious world-like situations.

Baan Chinpracha House
98 Krabi, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District

If you want to go back in time and imagine what it would be like living in the 20th century, a visit to the Baan Chinpracha House is a must. The Baan Chinpracha house is a beautiful example of a Sino-colonial mansion and will immediately transport you back into the past.

What makes this place unique is that the house is kept in excellent condition, allowing you to marvel at the beauty of its structure, vintage Italian floor tiles, original furniture from all over the world, and a collection of old pictures of the Tandavanitj clan.

Conclusion

With our list of museums to visit, your next trip to town will be full of history and knowledge about the city’s culture and stories. Once you’ve visited these museums, you’ll get to enjoy Phuket with brighter eyes and love for this beautiful town. Living in a city close to these museums, such as Riverhouse Phuket, that has eco-friendly villas, will help you enjoy the city even more and allow you to enjoy the rich cultures Phuket has to offer.

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