Peranakan Phuket Museum
Peranakan Phuket Museum The Peranakan Phuket Museum is located on Thepkrasattri Road, the main road leading to the airport, only 17 km. from Phuket Town and 15 km. to Phuket International Airport. It is operated by the fourth generation of local jewelers in Phuket, the Taweesuwan Group, and retraces the history of the island and its inhabitants. The word Peranakan means “born here” in Malay and can be used to describe mixed Chinese descendants. Phuket has a long history and heritage from different cultures, such as Chinese, Malay, and European. Throughout the museum, you will learn about art, culture, history, traditional lifestyle, traditional costumes, local faiths, beliefs, and [...]