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Natural History Museum

4.5 · 754 reviews
Educational and research-focused.
Natural History Museum, เทคโนธานี, ตำบลคลองห้า อำเภอคลองหลวง จังหวัดปทุมธานี, 12120 Thailand
Interesting facts
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The museum serves as a critical national reference center for taxonomic research in Southeast Asia.

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The collection includes specialized exhibits on Thailand's rare and endangered species, some of which are endemic to the region.

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It is housed within the wider Technopolis site, which functions as a specialized scientific educational park.

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The displays cover diverse evolutionary timelines, from ancient geological formations to current biodiversity.

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The facility manages one of the most significant biological specimen databases in Thailand.

Overview

The Natural History Museum in Pathum Thani is a premier facility within the National Science Museum (NSM) Thailand complex. It serves as a comprehensive repository for Thai biodiversity, featuring extensive collections of flora and fauna. The museum utilizes systematic displays to illustrate the evolutionary history and ecological diversity of Thailand's wildlife. Visitors can explore various biological zones, including marine life, terrestrial ecosystems, and geological specimens. The facility is designed to support academic research as well as public education. It functions as part of a larger scientific hub in the Technopolis area, dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in the country.

Photo spot

The central atrium and the large-scale biological models located near the main entrance.

Insider tips

Combine your visit with the other three science museums located within the same Technopolis complex.

Allocate enough time to walk between the different buildings in the NSM complex, as they are spread across a large campus.

Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes due to the extensive size of the exhibition halls.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to visit all four museums in the Technopolis complex in a single afternoon, as it causes fatigue and prevents detailed viewing.

Good to know

Closed on Mondays.

Etiquette

Maintain a quiet demeanor and avoid flash photography near sensitive biological specimens.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
2.5-3.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid large school excursion groups.
Address
Natural History Museum, เทคโนธานี, ตำบลคลองห้า อำเภอคลองหลวง จังหวัดปทุมธานี, 12120 Thailand
14.049, 100.715
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Details
Key exhibitsTaxonomic collections, Thai biodiversity galleries, and geological fossil displays.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 2.5-3.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid large school excursion groups..

The central atrium and the large-scale biological models located near the main entrance.

Close by you'll find National Science Museum, Rama IX Museum, Historic and Science Museum, Golden Jubilee National Geological Museum.