CMU Doi Suthep Nature Centre Earns ‘National Recognition for Thai Museums’ at Museum Thailand Award 2024
13 March 2025
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
The Doi Suthep Nature Centre, operated by the Faculty of Science at Chiang Mai University, has received the ‘National Recognition for Thai Museums’ at the Museum Thailand Awards 2024. Conferred by the Museum Association of Thailand under the theme ‘Museum for Lifelong Learning,’ this national recognition celebrates the Centre's dedication to natural conservation through accessible nature education and continuous engagement of diverse audiences in nature-themed activities.
The Doi Suthep Nature Centre is a vital learning hub for nature study, ecology, natural resources, and environmental science. It offers multifaceted engagement through Doi Suthep-focused exhibitions, interactive learning activities, online programs, and an academic database. Primarily targeting children, families, and the general public, the Centre also provides crucial data and research to organizations and individuals. This supports a deeper understanding of nature and fosters greater awareness of environmental conservation, especially concerning the Doi Suthep region.
By fostering a deeper understanding of nature through exhibitions and lifelong learning activities designed for all ages, the Centre directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4: Quality Education. Its initiatives champion inclusive and equitable quality education and expanded lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.
Moreover, the Centre's provision of a free online nature study course and a universally accessible Doi Suthep database guarantees equal access to knowledge, thereby enabling sustainable applications and promoting widespread environmental literacy.