Recently reopened after being closed for refurbishment for the past few years, the Thalang National Museum is shaping up to be one of the top places to visit in Phuket. Originally built in 1985, the museum started waning in popularity due to poor upkeep and an old-fashioned design. The new layout is very well designed and features excellent lighting that really showcases the exhibitions. The exhibitions themselves are all about the history of the region, from ancient times to the tin-mining boom, to exhibits on life in Phuket today. You’ll get to see a wide variety of artifacts, antiques, and statues, as well as old photos, maps, and illustrations. The Thalang National Museum is free to visit and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.