Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre is funded by the Japanese Government and dedicated to research into Ayutthaya’s history . The centre houses a museum and provides a range of information alongside a well-stocked library covering all aspects of the city’s history. The displays are very impressive and cover the development of the city and the traditions of the area. This is a good visit, but bear in mind that although the content of the study centre is varied, it does revolve around a single theme - Ayutthaya. If you have limited time a visit to the Study Centre might not be as high a priority as other sites unless you a keen student of Thai history