20/09/2026
๐ค ๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๏ธ
Just 10 kilometers from Chiang Rai city center, Baan Dam Museum stands out with its striking black architecture, contrasting with the tranquil garden around it. ๐ฎ
โThis unusual appearance has earned it the nickname โBlack Houseโ. It is the home, studio and final resting place of the late Thai national artist Thawan Duchanee (1939โ2014). ๐จ
โจ โDuchaneeโs art has given Baan Dam its distinctive โcharacterโ.
His unique style combines Buddhist philosophy, Thai folklore, and modern expressionism to create paintings, sculptures and artworks featuring a somewhat raw, primitive energy. ๐
This can be seen in the Buddhist motifs that appear frequently alongside water buffalo horns, animal bones and animal skins in the museum. ๐ฆด Itโs Duchaneeโs way of telling stories about life, death, and the spiritual connection between humans and nature. ๐
โTo some people, Baan Dam might be unsettling. But for others, especially art enthusiasts, it might be a strangely attractive experience worth the time in Chiang Rai.
๐ Address
414 Moo 13, Nang Lae, Chiang Rai, Thailand
๐ Opening hours
09:00 โ 17:00
Daily
๐๏ธ Admission
80 THB for all visitors
Thinking of making Baan Dam one of your stops in Thailand?
๐ Send us a WhatsApp message at +84 915 118 628, and we'll help you create an itinerary tailored to your interests.
----------------
VietnamStay Travel โ Tailor-made tours to Vietnam and Asia
๐ https://vietnamstay.com/
๐ง [email protected]
๐ +84 915 118 628 (WhatsApp)
๐ 141 Le Duan, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
๐ 66A Le Dinh Ly, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang, Vietnam