Founded in 1957, the National Chiang Saen Museum provides an in-depth look into Chiang Saen's ancient past. It features displays of excavated artifacts, ancient carvings with various inscriptions, locally made Chiang Saen Buddha images, and Thai Lanna artifacts. Other exhibits include Lanna artifacts. For everyday use such as utensils, weapons, baskets, fish traps, fish nets, cooking pots, musical instruments, ornaments and opium smoking paraphernalia.