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Sirindhorn Dinosaur Museum

Sahatsakhan Kalasin Thailand

 

Background

The museum project started in B.E.2538(1995) due to the discovery of dinosaur fossils at Wat Sakkawan, Amphoe Sahatsakhan, Changwat Kalasin. The fossils found is a prime evidence for study and research and can be used as world class references since they are new species and kinds.

 

This museum is the first dinosaur fossil museum in Thailand establishing for the purposes of study and research, preserving the fossils as references, and geological tourism. The museum is composed of a research building for dinosaur fossils and others vertebrate, and an exhibition building, and is opened to public.

 

Location

 

The museum is approximately 27 kms north of Changwat Kalasin. Accessibility is possible by the highway no.227. Just 3 kms before Amphoe Sahatsakhan turn right to Wat Sakawan which is nearby Sahatsakhan Suksa School.

 

Services

Open daily between 08.00 am. – 05.00 pm.

 

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