Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum occupies the area of the former Wat Suan Luang Tawan OK. The museum was opened in 1974 and displayed artifacts found in the 4 southern provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Surat Thani and Chumphon. The national library building opened in 1976 owns good collections of books sent by the National Library in Bangkok for locals to study. the highlight here is the local handicraft room . Operating time is from 0900-1700.