Phimai national museum Museum
Museum displaying Khmer artifacts from Phimai historical park
Adjacent to Phimai Historical Park, the Phimai National Museum preserves Khmer‑era sculptures and artifacts; visitors combine temple ruins, museum displays and local Isan street food.
Phimai national museum at a Glance#
Address: Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Admission: Small admission fee for some exhibits (varies)
About Phimai national museum#
The Phimai National Museum is a regional museum in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, that displays archaeological material and Khmer-period art from the surrounding area.
Exhibits focus on stone sculpture, lintels, inscriptions and architectural fragments from the Phimai temple complex and other Khmer sites, illustrating art and religious practice roughly between the 7th and 13th centuries.
The museum is operated by Thailand’s Fine Arts Department and functions to conserve and interpret finds from local excavations and the Phimai Historical Park.
It is located in the town of Phimai, immediately adjacent to the Phimai Historical Park and the major Khmer temple there.
- Collections: Houses stone sculpture, lintels and architectural fragments from the nearby Phimai temple complex spanning roughly the 7th to 13th centuries.
- Location tip: Operated by Thailand’s Fine Arts Department and located adjacent to Phimai Historical Park, making it convenient to visit both the museum and the temple complex together.
How to Get to Phimai national museum#
Phimai is accessible by road from Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) and nearby provincial towns; buses and minivans serve the route, and local tuk-tuks provide short transfers from the bus stop to the museum and archaeological park.
Tips for Visiting Phimai national museum#
- Combine the museum visit with a walk to the nearby Prasat Hin Phimai to see the Khmer temple complex.
- Check opening times-smaller provincial museums often close mid-day or on certain weekdays.
Best Time to Visit Phimai national museum#
Visit during the cool season for comfortable temperatures and active outdoor exploration.
Weather & Climate near Phimai national museum#
Phimai national museum's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 17°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1078 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.2h |
| February | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Excellent | 22° - 35° | 30° | 41 mm | some cloud | 54% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 36° | 33° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 34° | 34° | 146 mm | overcast | 74% | 1.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 33° | 34° | 123 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 33° | 33° | 146 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 165 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 32° | 211 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 24 mm | some cloud | 80% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| December | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
