Bangsaen Institute of Marine Science
Bangsaen Institute of Marine Science as known as as Bangsaen Institute of Marine Science (BIMS) is a part of Burapha University. It has been developed from the aquatic museum and breeding centre to marine science institute and museum thanks to the fund from Japanese government. The museum is divided into 3 parts: Marine Aquarium, Marine Science Museum and Marine Science Laboratories. There are breeding pond, aquarium with a large collection of fish,crustaceans and marine plants, mostly from Thailand. There are also exhibitions of fishery tools in the exhibition hall.
Location: Burapha University, 169 Long-Hard Bangsaen Rd., Saensook, Muang, Chonburi
Contact: Tel: 038-391-671 to 3; Fax: 038-391-674; Website: www.bims.buu.ac.th
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.30 am. - 05.00 pm.
Admission: Thais: 60 Baht for adults, 30 Baht for children. Foreigners: 180 Baht for adults and 100 Baht for children