via Thai PBS, 21 March 2024: Phitsanulok’s Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, set within the historical Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, offers a deep dive into the region’s spiritual and cultural heritage. The museum, open Wednesday to Sunday free of charge, displays a rich collection of artifacts, from ancient bronze drums to the revered Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Buddha image. Visitors can explore the royal and common offerings, archaeological treasures, and exquisite Buddha sculptures, each telling the story of Phitsanulok’s past and its continuing significance as a cultural hub.
In the heart of Phitsanulok, Thailand, amid a landscape steeped in history and spirituality, lies “Wat Yai” or Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat.
This fourteenth-century Buddhist temple is a beacon of cultural significance, renowned not only for the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Buddha image, with its exquisite beauty and rich mythological narrative but also for the newly completed Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum.
Spearheaded by the Fine Arts Department, the museum’s new exhibition building is a testament to the region’s cultural heritage, offering visitors a captivating journey through time and tradition.
Set within the temple grounds, the Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum showcases a diverse collection of ancient artifacts and art objects.
From archaeological discoveries to devout offerings made by Buddhists, each item on display tells a compelling story of Phitsanulok’s past and present.
