Attraction Details :
Phra Pathom Chedi
National Museum is located in Phra Pathom Chedi, Muang district, Nakhon
Pathom. The gathered antiques from The Dvaravati culture during
B.E.12-16 were kept in 2 floors Thai house. They were once stored in the
veranda of Phra Pathom Chedi until B.E.2454 they were moved into a
temple next to ubosot and was later called Phra Pathom Chedi National
Museum.
Later the museum was transferred to be under the Fine
Arts Department and became the National Museum in B.E.2477. Due to the
limitation of space, in 1B.E.2501 the existing building was built to
house the collection. Mostly, the collection in this museum is evidence
of The Dvaravati culture which was the glorious past of Nakhon Pathom.
The museum separated into 3 zones:
Zone 1 starts with an introduction to present-day
Nakhon Pathom, including its geography, economy and demography. This is
followed by its history. Visitors will see evidence of prehistoric
dwellers found in the area, dating back 2,000-3,000 years.
Zone 2 of the museum focuses on beliefs and religions
through art mostly related to Buddhism - the main faith of Dvaravati
culture.
Zone 3 showcases the history and development of
Nakhon Pathom during the Rattanakosin period. Objects on view include a
model of Pathom Nakhon Palace - the residence of King Mongkut during his
visit to Nakhon Pathom - and Buddha images found at Phra Pathom Chedi
as well as a model of present-day Nakhon Pathom town. The highlights are
models of Phra Pathom Chedi, whose shape has been altered several times
since the Dvaravati period.
It is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am - 4pm. For more information, call 034-242-500.
