National Science Museum (Thailand)

The National Science Museum is a science museum in Thailand. Located in Khlong Ha, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, it was officially opened in 2000 to celebrate Queen Sirikit's 60th birthday. The museum operates under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The museum is also known as Queen Sirikit the Great Science Museum; Sirikit is the queen consort of King Bhumibol, the museum opened with her royal support.

National Science Museum
TypeState enterprise
IndustryEducation
Headquarters
Pathum Thani
,
Thailand
ServicesScience Museum Operation
ParentMinistry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Websitewww.nsm.or.th
National Science Museum

In addition to typical scientific exhibits, the museum's sixth floor features exhibits on traditional Thai technologies such as pottery, carving, wickerwork, and metallurgy. The museum's fourth floor examines how Thailand's geography has shaped the Thai people through the centuries.

As of 2006, the museum's first floor held a special exhibit in honor of the Thai king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, or Rama IX. The king celebrated his 60th year on the Thai throne in the summer of that year.

National Science Museum consists of 4 parts are the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Information Technology Museum, NSM Science Square, and Rama9 Museum.

Literature
  • Lenzi, Iola (2004). Museums of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Archipelago Press. p. 200 pages. ISBN 981-4068-96-9.


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