HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsHouse of Opium
Thailand
The museum is about 400,000 square metres large. The exhibition start from the history of opium, the natural science of opium, to the trouble of opium. You can learn about these things through many types of displayed items.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1House of Opium
Welcome to the House of Opium, a museum dedicated to uncovering the complex, often dark history of the substance that once defined the Golden Triangle. We are located in Sop Ruak, at the heart of the region where Thailand, Laos,…
Listen in the app2The Poppy’s Paradox — Botany and Harvest
The first section of the museum introduces you to the source of it all: the Papaver somniferum, or the opium poppy. You will see detailed models and even real, dried specimens of these profusely flowering plants. …
Listen in the app3Tools of the Trade — Pipes, Scales, and Weights
As you move deeper into the museum, you will encounter the 'Tools of the Trade'—one of the most impressive collections of opium-related hardware in the world. The variety of opium pipes on display is staggering, ranging from…
Listen in the app4The Opium Den — Social Impact and Pillows
Perhaps the most evocative and eerie part of the museum is the section dedicated to the opium dens. Here, the 'grim account of the drug's human toll' is made most visible. …
Listen in the app5The Golden Triangle — Myth and Geopolitics
This section explores the origins and the impact of the 'Golden Triangle' as a geopolitical entity. You will see maps and historical documents that outline how the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar became the world's most…
Listen in the app6The Royal Initiative — From Poppies to Progress
The final major thematic section of the museum documents the remarkable transformation of the region through the 'Doi Tung Development Project' and other royal initiatives. This is the 'optimistic' part of the House of Opium,…
Listen in the app7The Curator’s Legacy — The Gift Shop
No visit to the House of Opium is complete without a stop at the Gift Shop, which many travelers consider to be one of the best in Thailand. This is not just a place to buy souvenirs; it is a continuation of the museum's mission…
Listen in the app8House of Opium
As we conclude our journey through the House of Opium, I hope you have gained a profound and nuanced understanding of this enigmatic region's history. This museum is more than just a collection of artifacts; it is a 'visual…
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What is House of Opium?
House of Opium is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 20.3514, 100.0817 |
| Last updated |
