Art & Culture Museum

Khon Kaen


Khon Kaen's leading arts showcase is this two-storey gallery at Khon Kaen University. It features monthly installations of mostly professional artists. While open every day, it does close down regularly for a day or two to change the exhibitions.


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Nearby Khon Kaen attractions

1. City Pillar Shrine

1.33 MILES

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2. Walking Street Market

1.45 MILES

In the spirit of Chiang Mai's weekend street markets (but not touristy like them), hundreds of vendors take over Th Na Sunratchakan. Many of them sell…

3. Khon Kaen National Museum

1.6 MILES

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5. Talat Banglamphu-Bobae

1.74 MILES

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6. Ton Tann Art Space & Gallery

1.82 MILES

This gallery is in the big stilted building at Ton Tann Green Market. Because of its location, it's the most popular art gallery in the city.

7. Wat That

2.27 MILES

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8. Mahesak Shrine

2.37 MILES

This modern Khmer-style prang is dedicated to the god Indra, who is very important in Theravada Buddhism. It's almost spooky at night.