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Museums
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  Phuket
Sea Shell Museum
Perhaps the world's most valuable collection of seashells has been put
on display at Phuket Seashell near Rawai Beach on the island's
southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Phuket and Thai
waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors, however
shells from every part of the world are featured. Wherever they
originate, each shell in the Shell Museum is the best of its type--very
often the only of its type. Displays have been created in a logical
order, and visitors can see at once differing characteristics among
related species. There are numerous rarities and freaks including the
world's largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of sedimentary
rock containing shell fossils that represent the earth's earliest
life-forms, and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms. One of the world's
great private museums, the Shell Museum is open daily from 8:00 a.m.
till 7:00 p.m. For details call 381266, or 381274
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Phuket
Rare Stones Museum
You see art. You see life. Located at 58/34 Thepkasatree Rd., Km.5
(about 700 meters from Super Cheap Store), It is a new tourists '
attraction where you see art, and you see life.
The most enjoyable part of visiting the Phuket Rare Stones Museum is
that after the brief look at all stones, you select 5-6 your most
interesting ones. Spending 5-10 minutes with each of the selected
stones, the picture will be floated out from the stones as you imagine.
Each stone can conjure up a different picture in each person's
imagination. That is the art part. The deeper you imagine, the more you
will see, and that can be the life part.
Open everyday 09:00-18:00 hrs.
Admission Fees : Adult 200 Baht, Child 100 Baht. |
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Thalang
National Museum
Ancient artifacts from Phuket 's long history are on display; the
oldest were found on the west coast. In addition there are exhibits
detailing the famous Battle of Thalang involving the Two Heroines, daily
life in Phuket, and the Sea Gipsy culture. Tel. (076) 311025, 311426;
open daily except holidays 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Located just east of
the Two Heroines Monument on the Pa Khlok Rd. |
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