Phu Wiang Fossil
Research Centre and Dinosaur museum (ศูนย์ศึกษาวิจัย และ พิพิธภัณฑ์ไดโนเสาร์ภูเวียง) is located in Tambon Nai Mueang. It is a resource centre for
learning geology, natural science, and fossils. The operational area is
composed of anexhibition area, survey and research section, conservation
section, as well as, archive section, There is also a conference room,
cafeteria, co-op, and souvenir shop. The exhibition is divided into 5 zones
including Zone 1: The Origin of the Universe, The Evolution of Life, and The
Story of Dinosaurs around the World; Zone 2: Dinosaur Fossils at Phu Wiang;
Zone 3: Laboratory and Collections Room; Zone 4: Dinosaur Park, and Zone 5:
Tertiary Rocks and Mineral Benefits, and a Room in Honour of HRH Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Closed on
Mondays except Mondays that fall on public holidays). Admission fees are 60
Baht for adults and 30 Baht for children (a disabled-access restroom and
pathway are available). For more information, Tel. 0 4343 8204-6, or visit
www.dmr.go.th. To get there: Take the same route as the Si Wiang Dinosaur Park.
From Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen, take Highway No. 12 and pass Amphoe Nong Ruea. Go
straight and turn right onto Highway No. 2038 through Amphoe Phu Wiang. Pass
the Si Wiang Dinosaur Parkand keep going 9 kilometres further. The total distance
from Amphoe Mueang Khon Kaen is 81 kilometres.