National Science Museum (Thailand)
The National Science Museum Thailand (NSM) () is a state enterprise established on 30 January 1995 under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. NSM develops and currently operates 4 museums and 2 learning centers to raise public awareness of science for Thai society. The museums are the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Information Technology Museum and RAMA 9 Museum. All the museums are located at Technopolis Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani. The NSM's learning centers are NSM Science Square @ the Street Ratchada located in Bangkok and NSM Science Square @ Chiang Mai located  in Princess Siridhorn AstroPark. Our Museums. Science Museum. With the area of 10,000 square meter area, there are 6 floors in the building with major themed exhibition areas displaying hands-on and interactive exhibits on science and technology in everyday life including: Temporary exhibitions, Pioneers of Science, Evolution of Science, Basic Science, Science and Technology in Daily Life, Science and Technology in Thailand, and Thai Traditional Technology. Each floors contains the following contents: 1st Floor: Pioneers of Science, Education Program Enjoy maker space, Engineering Design, Science Dome and Temporary Exhibition. 2nd Floor: History and Evolution of Science and Technology 3rd  Floor: Basic Science, Energy Tunnel, and Cinergy 4D Theater 4th Floor: Our World, Geology, Geography, Climate Change and Deciding on a Happy Farm, structure, and building 5th Floor: Our body, Transportation, Quality of Life, Robotic and Automation and Nanotechnology 6th Floor: Thai Traditional Technology Natural History Museum. The Natural History Museum serves as the country's center of reference for taxonomy, taxidermy exhibits and workshop, research and collection on biodiversity and nature. It displays knowledge about the evolution of life and the diversity of living creatures ranging from single cell organisms to the species in the Kingdom. Life-sized models  of all kinds of plants and animals are displayed in a 3,000 square meter exhibition area. The exhibition zone consisting of 1,000 square meters. The temporary exhibitions and Boonsong Lekagul, M.D.’s exhibition zone consist of approximately 400 square meters. The total area is 1,400 square meters. The 4 major themes are exhibited including: Zone 1: The Origin of the Earth Zone 2: The Origin of life Zone 3: Evolution of Life Zone 4: Biodiversity The Natural History Museum also preserves a large collection of both wet and dry specimens from nature in a 1,200 square meter area. When the  Natural History Museum was established, the specimen collection of birds and mammals was originally donated by Boonsong Lekagul, M.D.’ s family, while the specimen collection of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates were donated from the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research. All the specimens have been continuously managed, preserved, and the collection has grown since then. Information Technology Museum. The Information Technology Museum displays a basic understanding of communication, computers, networks, and information technology, as well as demonstrating how research and development can lead to new ideas. The museum aims to prepare the Thai people to aware of and  get ready for digital revolution in the society as one of the fundamental developments of the nation. The permanent exhibition in the museum shows the evolution of technology from prehistoric times to the present day. The interactive hands-on, exhibitions, showcases and interesting artifacts in computer and communication technologies are exhibited through modern light and sound effects. The museum also provides various of interactive activities to maximize the informal learning experience for their visitor. The are 6 major themes in the permanent exhibition illustrated including: Zone 1: The Evolution of Information and Technology Zone 2: The Pre-Historic and Historic  Communication Zone 3: The Electronic Communication Zone 4: Calculation Zone 5: Computer Zone 6: Information Technology Application and Quality of Life RAMA 9 Museum. RAMA 9 Museum was founded to commemorate the Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's 80th Birthday Anniversary. The RAMA 9 Museum presents the highlights Project of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great which related to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, and how to use scientific methods to solve the people and country's major problems. The Exhibition showcases on the evolution of life on the earth, ecosystems from  all over the world and the biodiversity of Thailand and the world. The RAMA 9 museum also serves as a resource for information about Thailand's relationship with the world's ecosystems, and a center for public knowledge of ecosystem conservation and preparedness for natural disasters. The 3 major themes of exhibitions include: Zone 1: Our Home. Zone 2: Our Life. Zone 3: Our King. NSM Science Square. NSM Science Square @ The Street Ratchada, Bangkok. NSM Science Square @ The Street Ratchada is a learning space located in central Bangkok and managed by the NSM that encourages lifelong learning and provides  experiences and inspiration to learn science, technology, and innovation through exhibitions and interactive activities including: 1. BLUE BOX IMAGINARIUM 2. Inspiration Lab 3. Innovation Space 4. Explorium 5. I-SCREAM NSM Science Square @ AstroPark, Chiang Mai. NSM Science Square @ AstroPark, Chiang Mai, located at Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), NARIT, Chiang Mai. This is a scientific, technology, and innovation learning center that provides the Thai youth with hands-on experience and inspiration for future careers in science, technology, and innovation. The interactive exhibition and activities are basic and easy to understand. The goal of  this center is to encourage visitors to respond to the development of human resources in terms of futuristic and industrial occupations for the nation's development. On 1,3000 square meters, NSM Science Square @ AstroPark aims to improve educational opportunities for students living in regional and remoted areas. The 4 major themes of exhibition include: Zone 1 The Careers of the Future Zone 2 Open the Biomedical World Zone 3 Disaster Operating Base Zone 4 Aviation and Aerospace Technology Science Caravan and Travelling Exhibitions. Our traveling museum, the Science Caravan, was founded in 2005 in collaboration with local organizations, such as  schools, universities, and local government agencies. Through our interactive presentations and activities, the Caravan demonstrations are basic and easy understanding through enjoyment and inspiration, motivating people to learn science as a kind of informal learning. Educational Activities. The educational activities foster the development of scientific thinking based on evidence. Through the science and culture camp, science laboratory, science show, planetarium, and among other activities, the activities are designed to encourage personal development for the Thai youth to empower their mind and thoughts as a vital force for creativity and to develop the nation sustainably.