Khon Kaen National Museum


The Khon Kaen National Museum was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 20 December 1972. Most of the exhibits are concerned with history, art, and archaeology. Besides the museum's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions are shown throughout the year.

Collections

Exhibits in the museum include:
The museum gathered its collection from archaeological sites in north and east Thailand, in particular, finds from Ban Chiang in Udon Thani Province, which has been given UNESCO heritage site status. Isan, once home to Ban Chiang, Dvaravati, Lopburi and Khmer civilizations.
The museum exhibits a range of architectural items, including marble slabs, ancient bas reliefs, stuccoes and ancient tools. Among its other exhibits are dinosaur fossils, human skeletal remains, ancient musical instruments, pottery, and Buddha images.