Songkhla       National Museum

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(Bangkoksite Digital Photos taken on July 2, 2002)

Songkhla National Museum is located on Wichianchom Road. The museum was formerly a residence of Phraya Soonthornrak (Nate Na Songkhla) and was built in 1878.   In 1894 it was designated as a residence for provincial inspectors of Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat, and from 1896 it was used a city hall of Monthon Nakhon Si Thammarat. At present, the museum houses art objects and archeological artifacts from the pre-historic period of Baan Chiang and the Stone Age and the Neolithic period of Kanchanaburi as well as the artifacts from the ancient Srivijaya Kingdom. Opening Hours : 9.00 - 12.00 a.m. and 1.00 - 4.00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday. It is closed on official holidays.

   Since : July 17, 2002