Phu Wiang Fossil Research Centre And Dinosaur Museum

Phu Wiang Fossil Research Centre And Dinosaur Museum 


      Phu Wiang Fossil Research Centre and Dinosaur museum (ศูนย์ศึกษาวิจัย และ พิพิธภัณฑ์ไดโนเสาร์ภูเวียง) is located in Tambon Nai Mueang. It is a resource centre for learning geology, natural science, and fossils. The operational area is composed of anexhibition area, survey and research section, conservation section, as well as, archive section, There is also a conference room, cafeteria, co-op, and souvenir shop. The exhibition is divided into 5 zones including Zone 1: The Origin of the Universe, The Evolution of Life, and The Story of Dinosaurs around the World; Zone 2: Dinosaur Fossils at Phu Wiang; Zone 3: Laboratory and Collections Room; Zone 4: Dinosaur Park, and Zone 5: Tertiary Rocks and Mineral Benefits, and a Room in Honour of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays except Mondays that fall on public holidays). Admission fees are 60 Baht for adults and 30 Baht for children (a disabled-access restroom and pathway are available). For more information, Tel. 0 4343 8204-6, or visit www.dmr.go.th. To get there: Take the same route as the Si Wiang Dinosaur Park. From Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen, take Highway No. 12 and pass Amphoe Nong Ruea. Go straight and turn right onto Highway No. 2038 through Amphoe Phu Wiang. Pass the Si Wiang Dinosaur Parkand keep going 9 kilometres further. The total distance from Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen is 81 kilometres.