Lanna Folklife Museum Chiang Mai (Lanna Folklife Museum Chiang Mai)

The Lanna Folk Life Museum is home to collections of the unique story of the Lanna people and is considered a tourist destination providing knowledge, art, culture and traditions of the people of Chiang Mai. . It also preserves the artistic history of the Lanna Kingdom from the past to the present.

Lanna has a long history of more than 700 years and a lot of art and culture needs to be preserved to pass on to the next generations. The Lanna Folk Life Museum showcases the uniqueness of Lanna art and culture. Its beauty and diversity reflect the wisdom and talent of the ancient Lanna people.

The Lanna Folk Life Museum was officially opened on August 13, 2016 by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presiding over the opening ceremony. The museum is an initiative of Chiang Mai City Mayor Tussanai Buranupakorn with the aim of revitalizing Lanna culture, educating young generations about the distinctive culture and history of Northern Thailand, as well as turning the museum into a museum. a new tourist spot in the old town. The museum promotes a positive image and attracts tourists to stay in Chiang Mai longer than usual, as well as providing tourists with the opportunity to learn the history of the Lanna art and wisdom that are the foundation of Chiang. Mai and really appreciate the value of Chiang Mai.

Inside the Lanna Folk Life Museum are 18 different exhibits that showcase the past life of the Lanna people. Although there aren't many historical artifacts in the museum, there are detailed scenes of everyday life with life-size wax dolls dressed in traditional costumes. The museum has two floors but the scale is quite small and it usually only takes you about an hour to explore everything.