Bangkok National Museum

Thailand Without doubt, Bangkok National Museum is one of the top historical sites to delve into the rich history and culture in Thailand. It’s packed with ancient Thai artefacts that coexists with the modern-day collections. During your visit, you will applaud the intricate decorative arts and ethnological exhibits that include fabulous ceramics, Chinese weapons and Khon masks.

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The Death Railway Museum, Thailand 

Another museum in Thailand yet depicts a different cultural time : the dark days of World War II. The museum presents the stories narrated by survivors of the scary horrors that occurred during the Japanese invasion. It discloses the history of the Death Railway Saga. 
It is also known as Thailand - Burma Railway museum as Burmese and Thailand people were the main labor to construct this scenic rail which is now a famous tourist site. 

Royal Regalia Building

Brunei Towering into the skies with a dome-shaped roof and embellished with incredible grandeur, the Royal Regalia is a monument you can admire by your first sight. This is truly a place to have an insight into the Bruneian history and traditions. It hides a wide range of discarded relics and exquisite statues. More on display are the replicas of thrones, weapons and other items that are dedicated to the present sultan of Brunei

Singapore Peranakan Museum

For those who want to explore the Peranakan culture, Singapore Peranakan Museum is the right place you should visit. It’s positioned near the famed Fort canning park. You can visit to soak up the interactive exhibits and get to know more about the Peranakans. Beyond the curated exhibitions, visitors can cherish the astonishing splendor of the building that houses the museum.

Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts

For a trip to Hanoi, Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is a vaunted spot not to miss your itinerary if you are after art. It consists of an array of Vietnamese antiques along with historical treasures. Several portraits of ethnic communities are pinned on the interior walls; you will behold this, as you stroll around.

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Mint Museum of Toys,Singapore

Listed as one of the most attractive destinations for family travel in Asia, Singapore has not only the Marina bay or lighting garden to attract your kid. Even for kids who are not fancy the museum, the Mint Museum of Toys still attract their attention. As you wander around, your eyes are fed with a collection of vintage toys. This is believed to be the first purpose-built world’s museum of toys. It showcases thousands of unique toy pieces. These toys from more than forty countries are hard to find elsewhere if it’s not Mint Museum.

Islamic Arts Museum,Malaysia

When it comes to the idea of exploring the religion in Malaysia, Islamic Arts Museum is a quintessential locality to engross Islam . It presents great exhibits of beautiful Islamic art. The interior part of the museum is decorated with artistic details to reflect what this place is meant for. More than a vast collection of art books and ancient artefacts, the museum houses delicate pieces of Jewellery.

Ullen Sentalu Museum, Indonesia

Placed in the Kaliurang highland, Ullen Sentalu is a Javanese museum of art and culture. You will like it for its location in a peaceful area that is girdled by nature. It is noted for its significant display of relics and artefacts from Java royal houses. For enlightenment about Javanese kingdoms, take a guided tour around, you will admire the presented striking jewellery together with stupendous paintings. Entrance is not free of charge, but the experience is worth your money paid.

Upside down Museum,Malaysia

Have you ever imagined how the World Would be if there was no gravity? To experience this World (where everything is upside down), visit the Upside down Museum. It's located in George Town,Malaysia. It rewards visitors a unique experience - how daily life would look inside an upside-down house or office. This Museum is designed with 32 colors and grants opportunities to take photos at varied angles.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum,Cambodia

It is very unusual to give a highlight of Cambodia’s history without mentioning about the Cambodian genocide. This saga occurred from 1975 to 1979 and thousands of people were killed. For more facts about the massacre, you can visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The collection of the body remains, transcripts of grievous interrogations and archives of photos at the museum show a clear picture about the hard times of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Myanmar National, Myanmar

This museum showcases various artefacts about the history of Myanmar. It is located in the downtown of Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar. With fouth floors, thousands of cultural items including paintings, etched drawings, bronze weapons, etc but also Buddist relics. 
It is one of the must-sees amongst the Museums in Yangon which should be added into your itinerary.