About Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum is a university natural history museum located on the Prince of Songkla University campus in Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. Operated by the Faculty of Science, it serves as a center for biodiversity research, specimen preservation and public education. Notable for its extensive zoological collections, taxidermy, skeletons and exhibits on southern Thai ecosystems, it supports academic study and visitor learning.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a university-based natural history museum housed within the Faculty of Science at Prince of Songkla University. The museum displays preserved zoological specimens, taxidermy, skeletons, and dioramas illustrating biodiversity of southern Thailand, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Exhibition halls are arranged for educational viewing with informative labels, research collections and guided explanations. The setting is an academic campus environment, quiet and focused on learning rather than entertainment.
Key highlights
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Extensive zoological specimen collections representing southern Thailand biodiversity
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Taxidermy and skeleton displays of mammals, birds, reptiles and marine life