Chiang Mai Art and Culture Center

	The 3 King Monument At roughly the center of the walled city, in the district where the former rulers of Chiang Mai built their palaces, stands the monument to the 'Three Kings' -- King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Mai; his contemporary and reportedly good friend King Ramkamhaeng of Sukothai; and King Ngam Muang of Payao.
According to legend, the three worked together to lay out the city of Chiang Mai. The sculpture has become something of an iconic image representing Chiang Mai. You will see it reproduced in various forms all around the city.

Chiang Mai Art and Culture Center
This centre is located in an old building of elegant architectural design built in 1924 as the City Hall and stands on the site of a former royal hall,. The centre received an award in 1999 for preservation of a public building from the Royal Society of Siamese Architects. The Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre is divided into two sections. The front part of the square-shaped building contains permanent exhibits, while the rear section is dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, a souvenir shop, a lecture theatre, an exhibition hall for Lanna arts and an archive. Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays including public holidays from 08.00 - 17.00 For more information call 0 5321 7793 or 0 5321 9833.