PATHUM THANI, Thailand – The National Science Museum (NSM) invites visitors to explore Futurium, Thailand’s fifth national science museum and a center for future innovation and career exploration, designed to inspire young people through science, technology, and hands-on learning. Located in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, Futurium is the first center of its kind in Thailand and ASEAN, offering opportunities to explore emerging technologies and prepare for future careers.
The center features two main learning zones: Innovation World and Job World. Innovation World highlights seven fields: transportation, robotics and automation, disaster management, renewable energy, smart farming, biotechnology and nanotechnology, and space and aviation. Interactive exhibits show how these technologies are transforming daily life and shaping the future.
Job World, which is for visitors aged 13 and older, offers hands-on career exploration across 27 professions. Participants can try simulated roles in engineering, science, medicine, and disaster management to identify interests and develop relevant skills. The center encourages scientific curiosity, inspires innovation, and equips young people with knowledge and skills for a changing world.
Admission is 150 baht per zone for adults and 50 baht for students. Children under five, people with disabilities, and Buddhist monks are eligible for free admission. Futurium is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on weekends and public holidays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. (NNT)
