Condos for rent near Peranakannitat Museum, Talat Yai

The Peranakannitat Museum, located at the intersection of Phang Nga Road and Phuket Road, was initially Chartered Bank, which was built in 1907. After that, Siam City Bank leased this area as an office. Until later, Phuket Area Treasury Office donated the Phuket City Municipality to become a museum and repaired the building to become a learning center and tourist attraction in Phuket Town. Until 2015, it was given the name. "Peranakannitas Museum" The word "Peranakan'' means "born here" is a word that can clearly describe the characteristics of the place. This museum presents the historical background, including settlements, art, culture, food, dress, etc. The Peranakannitas Museum presents information through various media, including animations, information signs, and puppets to deepen the understanding of the Peranakan people. The building is over 100 years old and was built since the reign of King Rama V, which is considered an important historical heritage of Phuket. At present, the Peranakannitas Museum has applied state-of-art technology to the presentation, making it more interesting and comprehensive. The museum is divided into different exhibition areas, with the first floor being a hall for rotating exhibitions. Moreover, there is also an interesting corner, the safe room, which has walls about 1 meter thick and a thick steel ceiling. It was originally a bank safe deposit box, and now it has been changed into a beautiful Peranakan jewelry area. On the second floor, it is divided into 4 exhibition rooms with 2 rounds of tours; at 10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m.. The Peranakannitas Museum opens every day, except Monday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.