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Nan National Museum
The National Museum of Nan is situated at Pha Kong Road, Nai Wiang District, Amphoe Mueang Nan, Nan. The museum is opposite to Wat Phra That Chang Kham, near Wat Phumin. The style of the building is a combination between European style in the age of King Rama V and the native arts of Nan. It was originally used as the royal pavilion and the work place of Royal Governor Phra Chao Suriyawong Pharit Det and underwent two major renovations; the first restoration was in 1932 (2475 B.E.) when it was used as the provincial hall. The upgrade to National Museum of Nan was secondly made in 1974 (2517 B.E.).
The exhibition of the museum utilises windows, natural light, and the airy structure, making all visitors feel at home rather than at the museum, comfortable, and enjoy the displayed items even more.
The museum is divided into two floors. The lower floor shows the living of tribes in Nan province including important festivals such as the Life Prolonging Ceremony, the Longboat Racing, and so on. The upper floor is a display of antiques found in Nan dated from the pre-historic age to the time of series of viceroys. One of the important pieces is the left Black Ivory of ninety-four-centimetre length, weighing 18 kilograms - the spiritual significance of Nan obtained in the reign of Phraya Kan Mueang, the fifth royal governor. The biggest part of the ivory has the diameter of 47 centimetres. Some more precious antiques include: coated earthen wares of the 21st Buddhist century from Bo Suak, Bo Suak District, Amphoe Mueang Nan; the Buddha image in Subduing Mara attitude in Burmese-influenced Lanna style; the silver pedestal tray for betel nuts, one of the crown jewels of the last Nan’s royal governor.
The National Museum of Nan is open for public every Wednesday - Sunday, 08.30 - 16.30hrs. The entrance fee is 30 baht for Thai citizens and 100 baht for foreigners. For further information, please call 0-5471-0561 or 0-5477-2777 and fax 0-5477-2777
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Attractions near Nan National Museum
Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan0.11 km | Map | Direction
Wat Hua Khuang0.17 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phumin0.34 km | Map | Direction
Wat Ming Muang - Nan City Pillar Shrine0.44 km | Map | Direction
Nan Provincial Prison0.60 km | Map | Direction
Wat Si Phan Ton0.95 km | Map | Direction
Wat Suan Tan1.49 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phaya Wat1.71 km | Map | Direction
Kad Nan2.46 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Khao Noi - viewpoint of Nan3.72 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Chae Haeng4.72 km | Map | Direction
Bo Suak's ancient porcelain and kiln site12.93 km | Map | Direction
Tham Pha Tub Forest Park15.22 km | Map | Direction
Rim Nan Art Gallery29.37 km | Map | Direction
Wat Boon Yuen36.94 km | Map | Direction
Doi Tidu, Nan38.76 km | Map | Direction
Ban Hat Rai46.56 km | Map | Direction
Nam Wa Whitewater Rafting47.14 km | Map | Direction
Mae Charim National Park47.37 km | Map | Direction
Wat Nong Bua, Nan55.96 km | Map | Direction
Nong Bua Tai Lue Village56.25 km | Map | Direction
Nunthaburi National Park66.81 km | Map | Direction
Pha Hua Singha72.18 km | Map | Direction
Doi Samer Dao72.37 km | Map | Direction
Pha Chu or Pha Choet Chu73.95 km | Map | Direction
*note the distance is just a straight line not an accurate transition on the road
