Thai Hua Museum in Phuket (Thai Hua Museum in Phuket)

Thai Hoa Museum has more than 10 galleries with interesting and unique collections. Along with that, short films in Thai and Chinese (with English subtitles) are shown on both floors of the museum. The museum building was built in 1977 and like other Sino-Portuguese buildings, it also has a courtyard that helps to keep the house cool, especially in the summer. . In addition, the building has a lovely garden displaying large tools and machines from the years of tin mining in Phuket.

Thai Hoa Museum is of great significance in explaining the history of Phuket through many different angles. The exhibition here mainly talks about the history of the Hokkien Chinese coming to Phuket, their beliefs, lifestyle, art and culture, the relationship between the Chinese and the Phuket people as well as the history of the first Chinese language school established. Opened by Hokkien Chinese for over 60 years. The exhibition is interesting because of the use of modern multimedia, fun, easy to understand, suitable for everyone. In addition, it is also a place for cultural activities and traditional ceremonies.

Thai Hoa Museum is managed by the Kusonsongkhroh Foundation (Lok Xian Kok), a charity dating back to Phuket's mining days. It was founded by a group of local wealthy immigrant Chinese businessmen with the aim of helping immigrants and improving living conditions for the islanders by building hospitals and schools all over the island. Island.

In 2008, the museum received the Siam Architects Association's award under the patronage of His Majesty the King for its outstanding role in the preservation of architectural art.

Opening hours: The museum is open every day of the week from 09:00 to 17:00 (except public holidays)

Ticket price: 200 BAHT (about 145,000 VND)