About Thai Traditional Medicine Museum
The Thai Traditional Medicine Museum is located within the Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital complex in Mueang Prachinburi, Prachinburi Province. Housed in historic hospital buildings, it preserves and presents Thailand's traditional medicine heritage, including herbal medicine, ancient medical texts, and traditional instruments. It is notable for its association with Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, a leading center for Thai herbal research and production, and for the Baroque-style Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a museum complex within a working hospital grounds, featuring exhibition halls in heritage buildings. Displays include traditional Thai medicine manuscripts, herbal specimens, traditional pharmacy tools, anatomical models, and information on Thai massage and herbal treatments. The setting includes the historic yellow Baroque-style Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building, landscaped hospital gardens, an herbal garden, and a shop selling Abhaibhubejhr herbal products. Guided tours explain traditional formulations and practices.
Key highlights
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Historic Baroque-style Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building built in 1909
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Exhibits on Thai traditional medicine, herbal pharmacology and ancient medical texts
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Collection of traditional medical instruments and herbal specimens