{"id":1114,"date":"2015-09-01T17:02:09","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T09:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:12:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:12:08","slug":"a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket","title":{"rendered":"A Cultural Discovery: 5 Museums in Phuket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Flanked by paradisiacal\u00a0shores, picturesque Phuket is \u00a0known for her\u00a0coastal beauty. There&#8217;s more to this island than fine swathes of golden shores, boundless turquoise waters and rugged coastlines;\u00a0traverse through her lands, and you will discover <strong>charming temples<\/strong>,<strong> lively outdoor markets<\/strong> and <strong>intriguing museums<\/strong> showcasing the rich culture and history of this place and its people. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kathu-Mining-Museum-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kathu-Mining-Museum-300x167.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kathu-Mining-Museum.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kathu-Mining-Museum.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Kathu-Mining-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"Kathu Mining Museum\" title=\"\" height=\"251\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1147 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket\/#KATHU_MINING_MUSEUM\" >KATHU MINING MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket\/#2_PHUKET_CULTURAL_CENTRE_AT_RAJABAT\" >2. PHUKET CULTURAL CENTRE AT RAJABAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket\/#3_PHUKET_SEASHELL_MUSEUM\" >3. PHUKET SEASHELL MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket\/#4_THAI_HUA_MUSEUM\" >4. THAI HUA MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-discovery-5-museums-in-phuket\/#5_THALANG_NATIONAL_MUSEUM\" >5.\u00a0THALANG NATIONAL MUSEUM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KATHU_MINING_MUSEUM\"><\/span>KATHU MINING MUSEUM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A visit to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g297931-d2180508-Reviews-Phuket_Mining_Museum-Kathu_Phuket.html\">Kathu Mining Museum<\/a><\/strong> promises to be an informative one, providing\u00a0a good insight into Phuket&#8217;s history that is not limited to the tin mining industry. Venture indoors, and you will chance upon exhibitions and images depicting the lifestyles and working conditions of the tin miners, as well as locals residing in Kathu Village. A selection of tin mining equipment and exhibits about\u00a0the mining methods are displayed outdoors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PHUKET_CULTURAL_CENTRE_AT_RAJABAT\"><\/span>2. PHUKET CULTURAL CENTRE AT RAJABAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embark on a discovery of Phuket&#8217;s history, culture and the lifestyles of the locals residing in the south by taking a tour of the exhibition in the <strong>Phuket Cultural Centre<\/strong> at\u00a0Phuket Rajabhat University. Displayed over three storeys, the exhibition features tin-mining items, old ceramics from China and the Netherlands, shadow puppets, as well as a simulated Thai-Chinese house. None of the information boards are written in English, so do take note to engage a free tour guide from the center during your visit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7029293953_a40f56e207_o-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7029293953_a40f56e207_o-300x167.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7029293953_a40f56e207_o.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7029293953_a40f56e207_o.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/7029293953_a40f56e207_o.jpg\" alt=\"PHUKET SEASHELL MUSEUM\" title=\"\" height=\"251\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1148 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_PHUKET_SEASHELL_MUSEUM\"><\/span>3. PHUKET SEASHELL MUSEUM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home to a whooping 2,000 shell species, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g297934-d2716328-Reviews-Phuket_Seashell_Museum-Rawai_Phuket.html\">Phuket Seashell Museum<\/a><\/strong> is a family-friendly attraction that will delight both the young and old. Pore through the museum&#8217;s extensive collection, and you will discover tiger cowries, stout-spinem rex and the noble volute, as well as a variety of rare and unique items.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been enticed by the\u00a0fascinating seashell collections on display, get a collection\u00a0of shell souvenirs from the gift store. Gift options are endless, ranging from\u00a0sea shell carvings, jewellery, key chains and handicrafts, to a variety of pretty pearl accessories and dining sets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_THAI_HUA_MUSEUM\"><\/span>4. THAI HUA MUSEUM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a well-rounded insight into the history of Phuket, make a stop by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g1215781-d2724298-Reviews-Phuket_Thaihua_Museum-Phuket_Town_Phuket.html\">Thai Hua Museum<\/a><\/strong>. Set in a well-maintained Sino-Portugese building, the grounds of the museum feature a lovely courtyard that opens out to the sky, as well as a garden with displays of tin mining equipment used in the olden days. You will also learn about the historical ties between Phuket and China, traditional ceremonies held on the island, Sino-Portugese buildings in Phuket and the local cuisine.through exhibits, information boards and snazzy high-tech, interactive displays.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/THALANG-NATIONAL-MUSEUM-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/THALANG-NATIONAL-MUSEUM-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/THALANG-NATIONAL-MUSEUM.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/THALANG-NATIONAL-MUSEUM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/THALANG-NATIONAL-MUSEUM.jpg\" alt=\"THALANG NATIONAL MUSEUM\" title=\"\" height=\"253\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1149 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_THALANG_NATIONAL_MUSEUM\"><\/span>5.\u00a0THALANG NATIONAL MUSEUM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set sight on\u00a0a vast collection of\u00a0ancient artefacts from Phuket and the Andaman region at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g297937-d2321756-Reviews-Thalang_National_Museum-Thalang_District_Phuket.html\">Thalang National Museum<\/a><\/strong>. Wander over to the\u00a0exhibits on the renowned Battle of Thalang, which provides\u00a0detailed information on\u00a0Chan and Mook, two local heroines who defended the island from Burmese invaders during the eighteenth century. Take\u00a0an exploratory stroll through the lively exhibitions depicting the daily activities carried out by the locals in the olden days, browse through vintage images of the early Chinese settlers, and explore exhibits featuring the island&#8217;s tin mining history, sea gypsy culture and Chinese heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">villas in Phuket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flanked by paradisiacal\u00a0shores, picturesque Phuket is \u00a0known for her\u00a0coastal beauty. 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