Phuket Mining Museum

History Museum · Patong, Phuket

Culture & historyFamily & kids

Large museum on the history of tin extraction that made Phuket's fortune, with full-scale recreations of streets and mines.

Phuket Mining Museum, housed in a large Sino-Portuguese residence in Kathu, tells the story of tin that made Phuket's fortune. Full-scale recreations of streets, shops, and mines show life in earlier times. Displays explain how the mining industry attracted Chinese immigrants and shaped the island's culture. A good museum for families and those curious about the past.

Our local tip

Closed Sunday; located in Kathu, between Patong and Phuket Town.

Practical info

Address: Kathu
Opening hours: 9am–4pm, closed Sunday
Area: Patong
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