The 8 Museum Visits in Chiang Mai That Earn Their Price

1.Chiang Mai to White & Blue Temple, Black Museum & Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $69Our pick

You’ll leave Chiang Mai early for Mae Khachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, a Kayan village, and the Golden Triangle. An English-speaking guide such as Susy, Kathy, Hori, or Smile may lead the group. Optional village and Mekong boat visits cost extra.

“Joli tour et une excellente expérience. Notre guide qui s'appelle "smile" est très gentille. Il y a un seul problème que le programme que j'ai réservé était différent du tour (l'ajout de la visite de la village long neck donc des frais supplémentaires) mais la guide ne m'a pas forcé de l'acheter.”

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2.Art in Paradise: Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $16

Enter Art in Paradise Chiang Mai for 3D paintings, optical illusions, and six themed zones created by local artists. Use the museum app to animate selected artworks, pose inside scenes, and take playful photos. The air-conditioned gallery is open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

“Went with my daughter and thoroughly enjoyed! Fun, lovely photos, and the cafe at the end was terrific, including the resident cafe cat, who was friendly and a joy to visit.”

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3.Mystic Universe Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $31Top rated

At 360Art Center in Hang Dong, you’ll explore digital art by Android Jones, Julius Horsthuis, Igor Baranko, Luminokaya, and Thai artists. Expect 360-degree theaters, VR and AR works, interactive installations, and a calming sound bath.

“Artistic expression is everywhere, visual, audio, sensory. A lot of thought was put into this instalation. The self-guided tour was helpful to understand the full intentions of the artists.”

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4.Museum of Broken Relationships Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 1 day · from $6Best value

Visit Chiang Mai’s Museum of Broken Relationships in the historic Yong Chiang Building. Your $6 ticket gives fast entry to an anonymous collection of objects donated worldwide, each paired with a short story in Thai and English. Browse at your own pace, without a guide.

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5.Chiang Rai: White Temple-Black Museum-Blue Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $57

Spend a full day traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12. See the White Temple, Baan Dam Museum, Blue Temple, Mae Khachan Hot Spring, and, with Package B, a Karen village. Lunch, admission fees, air-conditioned transport, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The guide and the sites were amazing. The only downside and why I am giving this a four is the transportation. Yes it had A/C but for such a long trip it was very crammed. I would suggest to anyone looking to visit these temples to make the eRead more”

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6.Half Day Chiang Mai City Temples & Museum Tour – Group or Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $37

Spend about four hours visiting Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang, and Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre with a professional guide. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, bottled water, entrance fees, and insurance are included. Ask about guide Pae if available.

“Fast self paced tour of 4 temples and a museum, guide was very knowledgeable in answering any questions we may have had”

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7.Chiangmai to White Temple, Blue Temple & Black museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $58

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, and Baan Dam Museum. You’ll also stop at Mae Khachan Hot Spring, eat lunch, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The group is limited to 15 people.

“El guía que nos tocó era muy amable, divertido y atento. Los templos son preciosos y el museo vale la pena verlo, es poco convencional. La comida estaba buena. Al final, a la vuelta en la van, nos pusieron música para que nos divirtiéramos un poco más.”

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8.White Temple, Black House Museum and Hot Spring Tour from Chiang Mai (SHA Plus)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Mae Kajan hot spring, the intricate White Temple, and Baan Dam Museum. Round-trip transport, entry fees, and a small group of up to 15 people are included.

“The whole experience was enjoyable. Took many pictures, had ample time in each spot, and our guide was very outgoing and friendly.”

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