NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 27 May 2026, The Phimai National Museum has reopened today following its largest renovation since the museum first opened in 1993, with upgraded galleries, new technology, and expanded public spaces.
The overhaul covers both floors of the main exhibition building, which now features nine galleries tracing the history of Phimai from prehistoric times through the height of ancient Khmer civilisation. The upper floor focuses on human development in the Khorat Basin from prehistory to the Khmer era, while the lower floor reflects the rise and glory of Phimai through the ages.
The renovation brings the museum up to international standards, incorporating interactive technology and learning activities designed for visitors of all ages. Several artefacts on display have never been exhibited publicly before, selected by the museum’s academic team for their significance to the Khorat Basin and Phimai.
The museum’s two buildings — the main exhibition hall and the stone carving repository, which houses architectural fragments excavated from across lower Northeastern Thailand — have both been updated.
New public spaces have also been added, including a co-working space and a rotating exhibition area open to the public and outside organisations, positioning the museum as a lifelong learning centre beyond its traditional role of preservation and display.
The Phimai National Museum, located on Tha Songkhran Road in Phimai district, is the principal museum of lower Northeastern Thailand. It was officially opened by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in August 1993.
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