Ban Kao national museum

The Ban Kao National Museum is a museum at this historic site that displays archaeological discoveries from different time periods. It holds ancient tools, bones, and objects that show how people lived here across many centuries.

Archaeological excavations in the 1960s uncovered remains of human settlements that are hundreds of years old. These discoveries show that people lived at this location long before modern times and developed their own cultures.

The museum displays pottery styles connected to the Lung-Shan culture, showing how people in this region traded and shared their craft techniques. These finds help explain how ancient cultures in Southeast Asia were linked to one another.

The museum is located at a historic excavation site and is open to visitors most days. You can arrange guided tours to learn more about the displays, and staff members are happy to explain the various archaeological pieces.

The site was also shaped by wartime history when a European archaeologist was imprisoned there during World War II and still managed to discover archaeological artifacts. His work under difficult conditions greatly contributed to understanding these ancient civilizations.

Location: Ban Kao

Part of: National Museums of Thailand

GPS coordinates: 13.97524,99.31139

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28