Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre

For a crash course in the history of Chiang Mai, pay a visit to the Arts & Cultural Centre in the heart of the old city. Using a mixture of labeled artifacts, audio recordings, photographs, and life-size dioramas, the centre’s multimedia exhibits take you on a journey from Chiang Mai’s ancient past as the Lanna Kingdom to its present as a modern, cosmopolitan city. Topics include royalty, religion, agriculture, and hill tribe people. There are also subtitled videos about the history of Chiang Mai that you can watch in air-conditioned comfort.

In addition, the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre serves as a venue for special exhibits and cultural events. Enquire with the staff about upcoming events like dance or music performances.

The Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre is located in central Chiang Mai on Prapokklao Road. The entrance is behind the Three Kings Monument. The centre is open Tuesdays through Sundays and closed on Mondays. The admission fee is payable in Thai currency.