One thing I will always do whenever visiting a new city is to visit a museum. Whether it’s a history museum or an art gallery, I believe it tells something about the heart and soul of the city you are in, hence you will be able to get to know the place better. Southeast Asia, a region that is rich in history and culture, has a lot of museums that you can visit.
I have subdivided this article into 5 categories: history museums, natural history museums, art and culture museums, science and technology museums, and quirky museums. I have included their basic information and links to where you could get the tickets wile I am working out with my thorough research and storytelling of my experiences in some of these museums.
So, without further ado, I am presenting the list! 🙂
HISTORY MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA National Museum of Singapore National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore
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Angkor National Museum 968 Vithei, Charles De Gaulle, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ayala Museum Greenbelt Park, Makati Avenue, corner Dela Rosa Street, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Museum of Vietnamese History 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Bali Museum ffb6c3Jl. Mayor Wisnu No.1, Dangin Puri, Kec. Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia
Saturday-Thursday, 8AM-4PM; Friday, 830AM-1230PM
COPE Visitor Centre Boulevard Khou Vieng, Vientiane, Laos
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National Museum of Anthropology Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall 100 Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Sarawak State Museum Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Taman Budaya, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
National Museum of Natural History National Museum of Natural History Teodoro F. Valencia Circle, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum 2 Conservatory Dr, Singapore 117377
SiamGems Heritage 234 Pradit Manutham Road, Nuanchan, Bueng Kum, Bangkok 10230, Thailand
Thai Island and Sea Natural History Museum Thai Island and Sea Natural History Museum. Photo by 4travel.jp 2010 Samaesarn, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20180, Thailand
Kipandi Butterfly Farm 89500 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
Rainforest Discovery Centre Jalan Fabia, Sepilok, 90715 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Kuching Cat Museum Bangunan DBKU, Jalan Semariang, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Natural History Museum 171 Upper Pansodan Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Bandung Geological Museum Jl. Diponegoro No.57, Cihaur Geulis, Kec. Cibeunying Kaler, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40122, Indonesia
Saturday-Thursday, 8AM-4PM
ART AND CULTURE MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Erawan Museum 99 Bang Mueang Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand
Agung Rai Museum of Art Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
The World Coffee Museum The World Coffee Museum. Photo by klook.com Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Tân Lợi, Thành phố Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk 630000, Vietnam
Vientiane Museum of Contemporary Arts Southern Bus Station, Laos
National Gallery of Singapore National Gallery of Singapore. Photo by artnet.com 1 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore 178957
Peranakan Museum Peranakan Museum. Photo by artsandculture.google.com 39 Armenian St, Singapore 179941
Indian Heritage Centre Indian Heritage Centre 5 Campbell Ln, Singapore 209924
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Photo by worldtradecentrekl.com.my Perdana, Jalan Lembah, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ullen Sentalu Museum Ullen Sentalu Museum. Photo by theweddingvowsg.com Jl. Boyong No.KM 25, Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Kec. Pakem, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55582, Indonesia
Motag Living Museum Trying out planting rice at Motag Living Museum Aklan
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Red Dot Design Museum Red Dot Design Museum. Photo by red-dot.org 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
The Mind Museum JY Campos Park, 3rd Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila
ArtScience Museum 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
Petrosains, The Discovery Centre Petronas Twin Tower, Level 4, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Science Centre Persiaran Bukit Kiara Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, 50662 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Science Museum เทคโนธานี ถนนเลียบคลองห้า Khlong Ha, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
Planetarium Sultan Iskandar Planetarium Sultan Iskandar. Photo by flickr.com Jalan Taman Budaya, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
SkyWorld Indonesia Taman Among Putro Skyworld Indonesia, Jl. Taman Mini Raya, RT.1/RW.10, Lubang Buaya, Kec. Cipayung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13810, Indonesia
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8AM-5PM
Philippine Science Centrum 1800 Riverbanks Ave, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila
QUIRKY MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Wonder Food Museum 49, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
The Dessert Museum The Dessert Museum. Photo by befreetour.com Seaside Boulevard, Coral Way, Pasay, 1300
MINT Museum of Toys MINT Museum of Toys. Photo by klook.com 26 Seah St, Singapore 188382
Glass Museum 6, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Teddy Bear Museum Teddy Bear Museum. Photo by kkday.com 436/49 หมู่ที่ 9 ซอย 1 Beach Rd, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Monday-Sunday, 1030AM-730PM
PG Gold Museum PG Gold Museum. Photo by travelcanbecheap.com 95, Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Malagos Chocolate Museum Malagos Chocolate Museum. Photo by malagoschocolate.com Malagos Garden Resort, Malagos, Baguio District, Calinan – Baguio Rd, Dabaw, 8000 Lalawigan ng Davao del Sur
Blockbuster Museum Surabaya Blockbuster Museum Surabaya. Photo by lovesuroboyo.org Jl. Kenjeran No.463-465, Gading, Kec. Tambaksari, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60134, Indonesia
Dark Mansion – 3D Glow in the Dark Museum Dark Mansion – 3D Glow in the Dark Museum. Photo by femalemag.com.my 145, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Parody Art Museum 159 119 Northpattaya 2/2, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
