Roi Et Museums

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The Roi Et National Museum

In 1993, Fine Arts Department set a policy of establishing provincial museums in Thailand. Under the direction of Dr.Goh Swasdipanich, the Roi Et National Museum was built as the I-San Textile Museum. The daily life in Roi Et is influenced by a conservative population with strong Buddhist traditions. The simple way of life in this mostly rural province is reflected in its arts and crafts, especially in the weaving of textiles. The museum also includes exhibits on the geography, geology and archeology of the the area. The history is explained with model scenes of historical events. Collections of the local art and handicrafts are displayed and the daily life of the people Roi Et is explored.

Construction of the museum was finished in 1997. There are six major exhibitions. The exhibits on the first floor explain the geology, geography and history of Roi Et Province, including an historical peoples and national artists of the region. The exhibits on the second floor are the sections of regional archaeology and art history of Roi Et province. The main exhibition on the third floor is the textile section. Other arts and crafts are included on this floor, along with information on traditions in the daily life of its people.

Roi Et National Museum
Pleonjit Road, Naimuang Subdistrict, Muang District Roi Et Province 45000 Tel. (043) 514-456
Services: Museum tour and bookshop
Open: 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday
Closed: Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
Admission Fee: 30 Baht