Night at the Museum lights new paths to Thailand’s past next month

The country’s top cultural showcases are opening their doors to late-night visitors in the much-anticipated Night at the Museum Festival 2023.

Museums across the nation will unveil a feast of nighttime activities, including light & sound shows, music, and markets of local products in the week leading up to Christmas.

Themed “Make your own night with Museum Experiences”, this year’s festival invites visitors to unleash their creative sides in the dark and find their personal paths through Thailand’s past.

The week-long event will also include sales of cultural products to promote and support the country’s traditional crafts and resources.

It will also be a magnet for tourists keen to explore the finest treasure stores of Thailand’s heritage in the cool of the night.

On show will be exhibits, interactive displays and learning activities spanning history, society, lifestyle, Thai identity, resources, natural sciences, and more.

The idea is to offer a unique experience for visitors and inspire curiosity and creativity across all age groups.

The following 48 museums are taking part in the festival – 25 in Bangkok and another 23 across the country:

– Bangkok
National Museum Bangkok
Bangkok University Gallery
Museum Siam
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
Coin Museum Treasury Department Thailand
Pipit Banglamphu Museum
Arts Gallery at Ban Chao Phraya
Saisuddha Nobhadol historical building in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
King Vajiravudh Memorial Hall
King Prajadhipok Museum
Bank of Thailand Learning Center
Wang Ruen Rudee
Chulalongkorn University Museum
Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History
Chulalongkorn University Museum of Visual Technology
Chulalongkorn University Geological Museum
Prof.Kasin Suvatabhandhu Herbarium
Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson Art Center
Science Center for Education
Royal Thai Air Force Museum
NSM Science Square at The Street Ratchada
Gem and Jewelry Museum
Siam Serpentarium

– Chiang Mai
Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark
Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon
Treasury Museum
Royal Park Rajapruek

– Nakhon Ratchasima
Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary
Villa Musée Khaoyai
Khorat Fossil Museum

– Khon Kaen
Natural History Museum Khonkean University
Treasury Museum
Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary

– Phuket
Phuket Thaihua Museum
Phuket FantaSea

– Songkhla
Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary
Magic Museum

– Samut Songkhram
King Rama II Memorial Park

– Chachoengsao
Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary

– Nonthaburi
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Learning Center, Central Office

– Nong Khai
Museum on Wheels at the Train Market

– Nan
Natural History Museum

The Night at the Museum Festival 2023 runs from December 15 to 24.