Songkhla
National Museum has always intrigued and charmed the history as well as
archaeology buffs. It displays a large collection of objects from various
eras of history including Srivijaya Kingdom, Ban Chiang and pre-historic
periods. A must-see for anyone interested in the history of Thailand.The Museum
The Building
The Building which houses the museum is itself the chief attraction as a national monument. Especially the courtyard and an elegant curved staircase at the back are worthy of mention. The building was used as the governor's palace for some time and is a nice example of Chinese architecture.
The Exhibits
» Furniture harking back to the Ban Chiang period, and lots of other memorabilia.
» Objects related to the history of the Na Songkhla family, which was the founder of the city
» Articles telling about the folk arts and crafts of Southern Thailand
» Cannons salvaged from shipwrecks
» Artefacts from the ancient Srivijaya Kingdom
» Objects related to Dvaravati art, an important culture of the 7th-11th centuries
» Thai and Chinese ceramics
» Artefacts from the pre-historic period of the Stone Age and the Neolithic period of Kanchanaburi
Establishment: 1982
Concise History
The Building was built by Phraya Sundranuraksa (or Net Na Songkhla), a descendant of the founder of the modern city, in 1878. It served as the governor's palace for a short while and later as city hall. It was declared a national monument in 1973 and a national museum in 1982.
Address
Songkhla National Museum
Vichianchom Road, Bo Yang
Songkhla 90000, Thailand
