Phuket Thai Hua Museum

Pretty cool house but the price is a bit much. If you’re into the Chinese history of Thailand and industrial development in the late 18th century, then god bless your heart and soul. It was a nice place to escape the rain for us and a good visit before we had an amazing lunch at a Michelin star restaurant down the street. Not bad just not super exciting to be honest.

The museum is small, but it’s interesting to learn how Chinese immigrants made effort to bing in Chinese culture and keep the heritage. Short intro from Perplexity: Phuket Thai Hua Museum is housed in a beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese building on Krabi Road in Phuket Old Town, originally built in 1934 as a Chinese-language school for local Thai-Chinese families. The museum showcases Phuket's history, especially the story of Chinese immigrants who came to work in the tin mining industry, and offers exhibits on local culture, architecture, traditions, and cuisine. Visitors can explore interactive displays, historical artifacts, and short films, making it an engaging cultural and educational experience. The museum also features a charming open-air courtyard and garden with old mining tools, reflecting the island's heritage.

I’m really feel touching and grateful that I’ve been this incredibly museum as a Taiwanese who speak Hokkein language, here presents a lot of information about China migrant how to flee geopolitics and escape to here to try to survive, it’s totally tough and hard working which it’s very thankful for Thai people’s support. They build good relationships until now that Thai-Chinese could donate back to society. This is peaceful society circle looks like.

Very fascinated to understand the cultural and economic significance of the Chinese influence within in Phuket. The museum was quite clean and quiet which pales in comparison to the busy streets of old town nearby. At the time of my visit there were some works happening in the building so I guess it affected som exhibitions which I was not able to see properly. But other than that, definitely recommend this place for a nice visit when in town.

Museum definitely has big potential, it was a nice visit but I hope they’ll fix some areas.

It is a must visit if you want to learn about Phuket history and culture.One of the highlights for me was learning about the early days of tin mining and how it shaped the island. The displays are simple but effective, and they make you appreciate Phuket in a new way — far beyond beaches and tourism. The inner courtyard is another lovely touch. It’s quiet, airy, and gives you a moment to pause between rooms.

- Price On 23 Oct. 2025 - Thai Adult 50 baht Thai Elder 25 baht

Can visit if you are free. History of chinese in Phuket