Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Hall Learn about the history of Lanna

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Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center, a perfect place to learn about Lanna history and culture. 🏯
🌟 Overview
This art and cultural center is located on Phra Pok Klao Road, Tambon Si Bhum, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai. It is located in the area that used to be the "navel of the city" during the time of Phraya Mangrai. It is near Wat Phra Singh and the Three Kings Monument. The original building was the old provincial hall that received the Outstanding Conservation Building Award from the Association of Siamese Architects (1999). It is now renovated into a museum showcasing the history of Chiang Mai from prehistoric times to the present.
🖼️ Permanent Exhibition (15 exhibition rooms)
Chiang Mai Room Today
Starts with a video showing the current development of the city to stimulate viewers' interest in the past.
Prehistoric Room
Displays simulated paintings and the way of life of Stone Age people through models.
Two Rivers Civilization Room
Reveals the influence of the Ping and Kok Rivers on settlement, shows a map of ancient kingdoms and antiquities.
Building a House and Transforming a City Room
Presents the legend of the founding of Chiang Mai through simulated stone inscriptions and high-relief sculptures.
People in the City Room
Create a virtual experience walking in the ancient Lanna community with a narration in the northern dialect.
12 Months of Lanna Room
Explains the Lanna calendar, rituals according to the month (such as New Year, Yi Peng) separated by type of belief.

Ethnic Room
Showing utensils and woven fabrics with unique patterns of various ethnic groups in Chiang Mai.
⚡ Highlights not to be missed: Chiang Mai City Lord's Room: Collects rare photographs, personal belongings, and the history of Princess Dara Rasami.
Modern communication system: Uses slides, videos, computer graphics, and moving figures to make the content interesting.
Activity and rotating exhibition zone: Located behind the building for temporary art or culture.
ℹ️ Visiting information
Opening-closing hours: Wednesday-Sunday (08.30-17.00 hrs.) Closed every Monday-Tuesday
Admission fee: Adults 20 baht / Children 10 baht
Getting there:
Red car or RTC Bus line R3, get off at Three Kings Monument.
Limited parking, recommended using public transportation.
Facilities: Coffee shop and souvenir shop inside the building.
🧭 Additional recommendations
Best time: 08.30-10.00 or 15.00-16.30 to avoid tour groups
Average duration: 2-3 hours (if you study the details of each room)
Beautiful photo spots: Three Kings Monument and colonial architecture archway
💎 Summary of impressions
Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Center is not just a general museum, but a "gateway to the Lanna spirit" that conveys identity through modern technology. The content covers history, politics, lifestyle, and local wisdom, especially the "People in the City" room that gives a feeling like going back in time to an old community. Although the entrance fee is very cheap, the quality of the exhibition is comparable to international museums. Suitable for those interested in in-depth history and families who want to instill love for the local area.