Exhibitions inside the museum have been divided into 5 categories;
• Geography and natural history of Ratchaburi
• History and archaeology of Ratchaburi displayed in chronological order since Prehistoric Era. Apart from Pra Saeng Ratcha Sarstra (royal sword) of Ratchaburi province, this exhibition also include the statue of irradiant Bodhisattva, a work of Khmer’s Bayon art, 1 of 5 statues that has found Thailand in a very good condition.
• Ethnology of Ratchaburi exhibits the story of variety of people in terms of nationalities and ethnics living in Ratchaburi such as Thai people of Central region, the Thai-Chinese, Tai-Yuan, Thai-Mon, Thai-Karens, Thai-Lao Song, Thai-Lao Wiang and Thai- old Khmer Lao.
• Outstanding heritages
• Ratchaburi Today is an exhibition on Ratchaburi province nowadays in various aspects such as tourism
Ratchaburi National Museum opens daily from 8.30 a.m. to 16.30 p.m. and closes on Monday, Tuesday and holidays. Entrance fees are 20 baht for Thai (free for children) and 100 baht for foreigners. Students in school uniforms, monks of any religion and group of government authorities can visit the museum with free entrance.
Apart from group tour, the museum also provides educational lecture and library for archaeology-related research and information.
For more information, contact 032-321-513 or fax 032-327-235.