“Peranakan Phuket Museum” is the exhibition that simulates the history, way of life, occupation, dwelling, cuisine, costume and accessories of Phuket residents through advanced technology that is comprehensive and amusing. There is also “YAYA Kitchen”, which offers a great variety of famous local dishes and desserts for visitors to experience.

The museum features interesting items, antique, as well as rare and old items, such as conventional postal scale, antique telegraph machine, history books, old photos, examples of Phuket’s traditional architecture that reflect the lifestyle of people in Phuket and Penang who related to each other for trading of tin, food and other commodities by which had led to other mutual activities. 

Exhibition is divided into various rooms as follows: 

Room 1 The Beginning of Peranakan 

The exhibition portrays the history of Peranakan, starting from sailing from China to Thailand to settling down in Phuket.

Room 2 Building and Architecture 

The exhibition features simulated architecture of local houses and building, which are the combination of Chinese and Western styles. 

Room 3 Phuket Shop House    

The exhibition highlights details of traditional houses of Phuket residents, including facade, living room, kitchen, bedroom and home appliances. 

Room 4 Goldsmith’s Workshop

The room features Peranakan jewellery, goldsmith’s tools and production procedures, including molding, decorating with stones and polishing. 

Room 5 Peony Room 

The exhibition features costumes from different eras of Peranakan, starting from migrating to Thailand, adapting to different environments to today’s sustainability.     

Room 6 Tradition 

The exhibition features the local tradition of Phuket that has harmonised with different cultures and become unique nowadays.