Highland People Discovery Museum

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📍 Location: Chotana Road, Rama IX Lanna Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
🕘 Entry Fee: Free (donations welcome)
⏱ Visit Time: 1–2.5 hours

Just north of Chiang Mai’s Old City, the Highland People Discovery Museum is a calm, educational space dedicated to Thailand’s hill tribes. Surrounded by greenery and a quiet lake, the museum offers a respectful look into the lifestyles, traditions, and craftsmanship of several highland communities. It’s a great stop for culture lovers and curious travelers looking for something beyond the usual tourist trail.

🧭 Things to Do at the Museum:
• 👗 Discover traditional clothes, tools, and daily items used by tribes like the Hmong, Karen, Lisu, and more
• 🎥 Watch short videos that share stories of tribal life and cultural practices
• 🏡 Walk through an outdoor area with life-sized traditional houses built in each tribe’s unique style
• 🛍 Visit the gift corner for handmade textiles and crafts by local makers
• 🧃 Grab a cool drink from the small café and enjoy views of the lake

The museum is quiet, informative, and gives you a real sense of northern Thailand’s cultural diversity—without spending anything.

Tip: It’s open Monday to Friday (closed on weekends). Best visited in the morning to enjoy the outdoor houses before the midday heat.

Post by Poppi poppi | Jun 12, 2025