Thalang
National Museum
Located in
Thalang just east of the Two Heroines Monument on Highway
402
(the same road leading to the Bang Phae Waterfall and the
Gibbon
Rehabilitation Center), Thalang National Museum consists of
permanent
exhibitions of life in old Phuket - ancient artifacts and
remains discovered on
the coast and a diorama of the famous battle of Thalang involving
the Two
Heroines against Burmese invaders. Ancient weapons and other
antiquities
portray Phuket's colorful past as an often-invaded suzerainty
of the Kingdom
of Siam and an anchorage for adventurers and merchant ships.
In addition to
the displays of the way of life, culture and history of Phuket,
there are exhibits
on Sea Gypsy culture. There is also a priceless 9th century
Vishnu image
recovered near Takua Pa. Usually open Wednesday to Sunday
from 10 am to
4 pm.
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