Chiang Mai is a traditional city situated in the heart of Thailand. With an array of attractive attractions for a sightseer to explore, this modern city provides a visitor with an ample of activity and other facilities to indulge in and one such attraction home to Chiang Mai is its Museum.
The Chiang Mai National Museum located in the heart of the city is one of the countrys foremost attractions. This national building houses Thailands rich history, traditional art and a collection of cultural articles. The museum also boasts a vast list of Buddha statues, ancient artefacts, religious artwork, ceremonial structures and other statues.
Visitors to the national museum can see a number of exhibits as they are showcased in six different sections within the vicinity. Among these are exhibits that are of cultural importance, pre-historic remains, ecology, geology, trade, economy, society and art in Thailand. The museum also operates as an education centre for children and young adults who are enthusiastic about history. The museum further offers in depth tours around each floor with a guide to explain each section of the building.
The Chiang Mai National Museum designed to depict Thai traditional architecture has also been a great asset to the towns history according to Thai government. Opened to the public in 1973, the museum houses some fascinating antique collections regarded precious to the land of Thailand. Some of these are a sculptured head of the Buddha, Buddhist Banner, Bronze Buddha, Wooden Buddhist Scripture Box, The San Kamphaeng Ceramic and the Lord Buddhas Footprint is among these collections.
Sightseers to Chiang Mai can also explore the area and seek out the many attractions such as the Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Centre, Tribal Museum Chiang Mai, Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders and the Dara Pirom Museum.
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