Operated by the Fine Arts Department, this museum is the primary caretaker of Lanna artefacts and Northern Thai history, but most of the galleries were closed at the time of research for refurbishment, and only the ground floor, with Buddhist statues, howdahs (elephant carriages) and dioramas of historical scenes, was open to the public. When the museum reopens, expect the old admission fee of 100B to be reinstated.
Bags and cameras must be left in the free lockers by the ticket desk. To make a visit more worthwhile, combine your trip with a visit to Wat Jet Yot and the Chinese cemetery.
