Antiquities get a new life at the Fine Arts Department’s CSNM

21 Sept 07:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Storage of National Museums (CSNM) is a new, state-of-the-art repository in Pathum Thani, Thailand, designed to systematically preserve and provide access to over 100,000 national artefacts.
It houses a vast collection, from prehistoric Ban Chiang pottery to 20th-century items, making these treasures conveniently accessible for archaeologists, researchers, scholars, and students for in-depth study.
Initiated by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and completed by the Fine Arts Department for THB 700 million, the facility features a Thai contemporary, energy-efficient design with 10 specialized repository rooms.
CSNM offers services ranging from library access and artefact databases for general visitors to facilitated study for researchers, complemented by virtual access through the Virtual Smart Museum and FAD discovery apps.

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