Black House (Baan Dam Museum), Chiang Rai

Black House (Baan Dam Museum)

🎨 Museums & Culture 📍 Out of Town (needs transport) ✦ In JTTT Tour
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Entrance Fee
80 THB
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Opening Hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Mon; break 12:00–13:00)
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Time Needed
1–1.5 hours
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Distance from City
~10 km north of city

About Black House (Baan Dam Museum)

The dark, surreal counterpart to the White Temple — 40 black buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and provocative art by national artist Thawan Duchanee.

Local tip: Not really a 'temple' — it's an art museum. Some displays (animal skins, bones) may unsettle sensitive visitors or young children. Most people find it fascinating.

ⓘ Researched online, not re-verified on the ground since 2026-08-09 — please double-check locally.

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Art loversCurious travelers

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✦ This place is part of the Chiang Rai 7 Highlights Tour

Prefer not to plan the logistics? A local join tour covers this stop and six more in one day, with a licensed guide and hotel pickup.

See the 7 Highlights Tour