Maha Sarakham Museums

Amphoe Muang

Isan Arts and Culture Centre

Isan Arts and Culture Centre is in Maha Sarakham Rajabhat Institute. The centre has exhibits on the origin of Isan art, Isan literature on dried palm leaves and handicrafts such as weaving and fabric designs.

Isan Arts and Culture Research Institute

Isan Arts and Culture Research Institute is in Maha Sarakham University. The institute has exhibits on Isan arts and culture. Of particular interest are displays on the origin of weaving, the development of local fabrics, basketry and woodwork, metalwork, the development of pottery, household items, animal traps and related tools, musical equipment, literature, ancient language inscriptions, and contemporary art of students, as well as various media on regional arts and culture for sale.

Wat Maha Chai Museum

Wat Maha Chai Museum is in the town. It houses artefacts found in the region, like stone temple markers, ancient Buddha images, door panels, and woodcarving over a century old. In addition, it has a large collection of Isan literature and dried palm leaf scriptures.

Amphoe Na Dun

Ban Isan Museum

Ban Isan Museum is another interesting place that shows the way of life of the Isan people. It is located a short way from Phra That Na Dun. The museum is a research project of Maha Sarakham University. It comprises model houses of the various tribes in the region and there are exhibitions displaying household items.