Explore the history of Phuket, immerse yourself in the tin mining era, the migration, and the daily life of the Peranakans. The island’s museums have a special charm – they are not vast buildings with art galleries but often historic homes carefully preserved by families for generations. In these places, visitors truly connect with history and experience the spirit of the past. Insider has compiled a selection of the most impressive museums on the island 🔥 The best ones go first 👇🏼
The Selfie Experience - Selfie Museum Attraction Phuket
Be careful, you can disappear here for at least a few hours, and there’s a chance you’ll get a sore finger from endlessly clicking your phone’s camera. Three floors of incredible photos and unbridled fun await you. Even if you’re not a fan of selfies, you’re sure to have a...
Art Jupoo&Mai
Phuket is not just sandy beaches and cafes with gastronomic masterpieces; it is also a repository of Thai culture. Visit the small but vibrant art gallery Art Jupoo&Mai, where you will immerse yourself in a world of art and beauty. Operating since 2012, it showcases works by Thai artists in...
Moh Seng Historic House Museum
A place to experience the charm of historic Talang Road in the heart of Old Town. House Museum No. 78 is over a hundred years old and has been fully restored to its original splendor, offering guests a unique experience. It is a small but interesting private museum that features...
Museum Phuket
A compact but worthy of a visit museum. It is located in the Old Phuket neighborhood and admission is free. The expositions are located in two historical buildings. The first is the well-known “clock tower”. Inside there is an exhibition of works by local photographers, but the most interesting thing...
Peranakan Phuket Museum
A museum dedicated to Peranakan culture. The term “Peranakan” refers to the culture of the descendants of Chinese immigrants who settled in the Malay Archipelago between the 15th and 17th centuries. The museum is two stories high, with the main exhibition located on the second floor. Visitors can explore collections...
Thalang National Museum
Talang National Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Phuket and Thailand from ancient times to modern times. Prior to the advent of tourism in Phuket, which emerged not so long ago, there were only two main towns on the island, Talang and Phuket Town, and later the...
Thavorn Phuket Museum
A small museum in the lobby of the Tavorn Hotel in Old Town offers a guided tour of the antiques and vintage collection. Many antiques, including traditional Chinese wedding hats, tin mining equipment, toy trains, opium smoking cushions and beds, and old photographs are collected by the Thai-Chinese family that...
Chinpracha House
This house museum is a prime example of Chinese colonial architecture. Chinpracha is the home of a family that moved to Phuket from China during the tin boom. Since 1903, this villa has been home to six generations of the Chinpracha family. The current owners of the house keep many...
Phuket Mining Museum
The Phuket Mining Museum tells the story of tin mining, which played a key role in the development of the island. Exhibits include scale models of mines, miners’ tools, old photographs and installations depicting the lives of miners. Each hall recreates a certain historical epoch. The composition is complemented by...
Phuket Philatelic Museum
An interesting place to stop by if you are in Phuket Town and want to learn something interesting about Phuket’s history. This small postal and philately museum attracts attention with its collections of vintage postage stamps, postcards and equipment, housed in the old post office building. Here you can see...
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
A unique museum of the history of the Chinese diaspora, founded back in 1934. The two-story building is an example of Sino-Portuguese architecture. It was originally the first and only school in the province. The exposition of the first floor of the museum is devoted to the daily life and...