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Kathu Mining Museum, Phuket’s tin mining history

Kathu Mining Museum, Phuket’s tin mining history

Overview

The Kathu Mining Museum is a tin mining industry which played an important for the development of the region during the 19th and 20th century. Visiting this museum will provide a unique experience as you will be able to learn how it played a significant role for the people.

What are the highlights of Kathu Mining Museum?

Tourists will be able see the items on exhibition related to mining industry. Also, the tools and machines used during the mining process. Learn how the tin was extracted, refined and finally used. Tourists will be able to have a deeper understanding of the region.
The tin mining museum also showcases the hardship of the mining workers, the life of the Chinese immigrants who worked in these mines who lived here to earn a living. Why not have glimpses of the quarters they were residing, the religion they followed and about their community.
There are also dioramas, interactive displays displaying the life of the mining workers. This will help the visitors who know how exactly the life of the workers looked like in real-life.

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How to reach Kathu Mining Museum?

By Taxi or Tuk-Tuk: Tourists can easily reach Kathu Mining Museum from Phuket town by taking a taxi or tuk-tuk, as it is located only 15.5 km away and will take around 30 minutes to reach.
By renting a scooter: Tourist can also reach Kathu Mining Museum by taking a scooter on rent from Phuket town.

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