Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre

We had been here once before. This time there was a special exhibit of meed noi Lanna , the local traditional knife and a smaller one on traditional iron smelting. The building it self is very attractive. The exhibits are uniforms rmly beautiful and informative.

A great place showing the lives and history of Chiang Mai (previously known as the Lanna Kingdom until latr 19th century or early 20th century) and it's relationship with the Siam Kingdom. The centre's coffee shop is a must to visit, which serves a lot of local Thai beans brewed coffee. For some mysterious reason, when I visited, I was greeted by a feline friend as well.

This is great place to know more about Chiang Mai history. The museum has vary exhibits showcasing different periods of history in English, Thai and Chinese languages.

BEST MUSEUM EVER! If you are interested in the below, go there first before going to any other place (including temples): - History of Chiang Mai - Buddhist religion - Thai history - Thai culture This museum is interactive and interesting, and the flow is perfect. There isn't too much information to the point of feeling overwhelmed, all straight to the point and relevant to what you have in front of you and the "zone" you are in. ⚠️ There are buttons to start the videos on the screens present in the room, either in Thai or in English. Look out for them they can be quite discreet. ⚠️ If you do not speak English or Thai, it might be difficult to understand the descriptions around the place. Lovely souvenir shop also. Good and clean toilet, no toilet paper, only bidet.

Very educational. It teaches so much about the history of Chiang Mai and Lanna culture. 20 Baht to enter. Learned so much by reading all the little exerpts!

This museum is truly exceptional—both informative and interactive. The exhibits feature models, films, and clear, easy-to-read descriptions, with all information available in Thai, English, and Chinese. The staff is incredibly friendly and eager to assist. In the courtyard, you’ll find a trendy gift shop and a cozy coffee shop to relax in after exploring. It’s a place worth visiting, and I highly recommend taking your time to fully enjoy the experience.

Lots of Interesting historical information here. Give a good overview of Chiang Mai in terms of culture, people, arts. Recommend to visit together with the Lanna Folklore museum & Historical museum in the same area.

A fantastic museum. Very informative and interactive. The exhibits were filled with models, films and easy to read descriptions. All bits of information were in Thai, English and Chinese. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There’s a cool gift shop and a very nice coffee shop in the courtyard of the museum. I highly recommend coming here and taking your time. Great museum.