Hariphunchai National Museum
Museum Regional museum displaying Hariphunchai period artifacts
Located in Lamphun, Hariphunchai National Museum displays Lanna‑era Buddhist art, stucco Buddhas and artifacts from the Hariphunchai kingdom; visitors combine the museum with nearby temples.
The Hariphunchai National Museum is a regional museum in Lamphun, northern Thailand, dedicated to the art and archaeology of the Hariphunchai and Lanna periods. It houses religious art and regional artifacts from the historic kingdom centered on Lamphun.
Exhibits include Buddhist sculpture, bronze objects, ceramics, and other material culture related to the Hariphunchai kingdom; the displays illustrate regional stylistic development over several centuries. The museum serves as the primary local institution for preserving and interpreting Lamphun’s archaeological heritage.
The museum was established to preserve and present artifacts from the Hariphunchai period and later Lanna history; it supports research and public education about the region’s past. Specific founding dates are not provided here.
The museum is located in Lamphun province at latitude 18.577183 and longitude 99.0066.
- Collections: Focus on Lanna and Hariphunchai artifacts - notable collections include bronze and gilded Buddha images and regional sculpture.
- Location advantage: Located in Lamphun - close to Hariphunchai-era temple ruins and historic sites in northern Thailand.
How to Get to Hariphunchai National Museum #
Hariphunchai National Museum is a short walk from Lamphun’s old city walls and Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. From Chiang Mai take a bus or shared minivan (van) to Lamphun (about 30-45 minutes); in Lamphun the museum is within easy tuk-tuk or bicycle distance of the central market and the railway station.
Tips for Visiting Hariphunchai National Museum #
- Visit after seeing Wat Phra That Hariphunchai to place the museum's Lanna artifacts in context.
- Photographing certain artifacts may be restricted-ask staff before using flash.
- Talk to the staff about Akan art and the unique Lanna bronze bells; the curators are often keen to explain provenance.
Best Time to Visit Hariphunchai National Museum #
Late autumn through winter (Nov-Feb) is the most comfortable time to visit Lamphun and the Hariphunchai National Museum.
Weather & Climate near Hariphunchai National Museum #
Hariphunchai National Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
