Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวเขา
A nonprofit museum on hill tribe life, covering the clothing and daily customs of six groups including the Akha, Lahu and Hmong.
Run by the Pacific Development Association (PDA) in Chiang Rai city, the museum introduces the history, beliefs and livelihoods of hill tribes such as the Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Hmong, Yao and Karen through clothing, farming tools and photographs. Exhibits also cover the history of opium cultivation and alternative crop projects, and documentaries are screened. Admission is about 50 baht. It is a good place to learn before a hill trek or village visit, and you can also ask here about responsible village tourism.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Chiang Rai Saturday Walking Street
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Wat Phra Singh (Chiang Rai)
- Wat Phra Kaew (Chiang Rai)
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
- Oub Kham Museum