This museum is situated by the Kaen Nakhon Lake in the town.
Hong: means a tower for keeping treasures. Hong Mun Mang is a tower where accumulated historical articles of Khon Kaen are preserved. It is a museum which reflects the way of life of Khon Kaen people from the past to the present.
This museum was established in order to link each community in Khon Kaen province and to make people feel pride in their community. It is also a center of study and research on the history of Khon Kaen. There are 5 zones:
Zone 1 : Introduction to Khon Kaen province Zone 2 : History and Culture of Khon Kaen Zone 3 : The founding of the city Zone 4 : Towns and lifestyles of Khon Kaen people Zone 5 : Khon Kaen Today.
The museum is open daily, except Mondays, from 12 noon - 8.00 p.m. Entrance fee is 90 baht. For more information please contact The Town Council Office of Khon Kaen, Prachasamran Road, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, Tel.0 4327 1173, 04322 4032 during office hours.
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