Chiang Mai University Art Museum, Chiang Mai

The Chiang Mai University Art Museum hosts temporary art exhibitions of works of new and established modern Thai and occasionally international artists. It is run by the faculty of fine arts of the Chiang Mai University.

The Chiang Mai University faculty of fine arts with the help of the Government of Thailand established the museum to promote contemporary art and artists from Northern Thailand among the local people. It was built between 1996 and 1998. It is a small museum that has no permanent collection. Interesting themed exhibitions are held in its display halls. The museum maintains relationships with other similar facilities in Thailand and around the world and hosts a variety of changing exhibitions of art and sculpture all through the year.

Temporary exhibitions often include works by contemporary artists from other countries, local new artists and well known contemporary Thai artists. Visitors are assisted by knowledgeable art students in understanding the works displayed. The museum has a main exhibition hall and exhibition room at the back of the first floor, a gallery in front and another display hall at the back of the second floor. There is also a theater within the building. The Museum is located on Nimmanhemin Road opposite the Chiang Mai University auditorium.