The Khon Kaen National Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑ์แห่งชาติขอนแก่น; RTGS: phiphitthaphan haeng chat khonkaen) was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 20 December 1972. Most of the exhibits are concerned with history, art, and archaeology. Besides the museum's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions are shown throughout the year.