Oub Kham Museum — Attraction in Chiang Rai Province

Perhaps not as large or stately as any of the other museums we all know elsewhere in the world.. but this museum certainly offers a breathtaking view of the past... some artifacts dating back 3000 years, others 1250 years... and the costumes on display could even rival that of the Ziegfield follies. Expect to pay 300THB per adult..(this is a private museum and most of this goes to upkeep and maintenance) Not all artifacts may be photographed and your guide will advise when and where possible or permitted and several rooms are shoes off.. Once the formal tour is completed offer a tip as gratuity, it will be very well received. The tour ends with some green tea in the reception room. Worth the stop and if you are a devotee of the Buddhist faith, some halls also offer places of worship and relics to view. On a lighter note, some rooms are simply claustrophobic with all the items displayed as you get a glimpse of how royalty from previous kingdoms could perhaps have...

The museum is interesting, but the way it’s presented needs to be improved. I was alone there, and the guide didn’t seem very happy to show me around. She even complained to me that she was tired from climbing the stairs up and down, as she had just filled in for someone.

If you don’t want to say the same thing over and over again hundreds of times, put up signs or provide audio guides so visitors can learn about each item and enjoy their time. I spent two hours there—mostly waiting for guides—and they kept trying to rush through the tour.

In the end, I regretted spending 200 Baht here. I could have gotten a...

This is such a beautifull historical museum with so many cultural object about former Kingdoms in Thailand, especially the Lanna Kingdom. It is a little bit expensive (300 baht adult), but holidays costs more so I think it is worth visiting it. We, 3 people, were the only ones so we got a private tour. When you visit Chiang Rai, this museum must be on your bucket list! And afterwards you should drink a perfect cup of Akha coffee, out of the museum left, cross the streets and...