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Lanna Folklife Centre
Museum4.3 · 1 2904.1 · 378≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~90 THB
The Lanna Folklife Centre is located in the Old City of Chiang Mai, directly opposite the Three Kings Monument. Housed in an elegant white building constructed in 1935 as a courthouse, the museum showcases the folk culture of Northern Thailand across 18 galleries. Displays feature traditional handwoven textiles, ceremonial lacquerware, intricate wood carvings, Buddhist amulets, and lifelike wax dioramas depicting village rituals.
Highlights
- Restored 1935 colonial building former provincial courthouse
- 18 curated galleries illustrating northern Thai folklore
- Exhibits of antique Lanna textiles, lacquerware, and carvings
- Lifelike dioramas of traditional ceremonies and village life
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 16:30 |
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